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DJ Barnes Kent State
File CB-660 · National rank 5579 · 2027 class

DJ Barnes

#19· Kent State ·CB ·Sr ·2027 Draft · Tallahassee, Fla.
5'8"Height 170 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Limited SampleReturning Starter
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DJ Barnes is a senior defensive back who projects as a starter for Kent State. He profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#660 CB / 1642
#5579 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Productive returning DB — 30 tk, 0 sacks, 0 INT (2025). Grade benchmarked to a MAC draft-outcome projection, not inflated.

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CB Keys 2025 · Kent State Golden Flashes
30
Tot
Better than 75% of 935 CBs
0
INT
Better than 35% of 899 CBs
0
PD
Better than 19% of 920 CBs
Recruiting
High SchoolFlorida HS
HometownTallahassee, Fla.
Players Like Him
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk