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Elijah "Bo" Barnes Kentucky
File LB-631 · National rank 5630 · 2028 class

Elijah "Bo" Barnes

#0· Kentucky ·LB ·R-Fr ·2030 Draft · Dallas, Texas
6'1"Height 242 lbWeight
RepresentationAthletes First AgentDavid Mulugheta Confirmed
Boom-or-BustHigh CeilingHigh School ProducerLong-Term Project +1
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Quick Notes
Elijah "Bo" Barnes is a redshirt freshman linebacker who transferred to Kentucky from Texas and projects as a starter. A high-ceiling, boom-or-bust linebacker, he profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyAthletes First
AgentDavid Mulugheta
Contact@davidmulugheta
SourceIG bio: @davidmulugheta
Verified2026-07-15
Board Standing
#631 LB / 1592
#5630 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Elijah "Bo" Barnes is a projected 2026 starter (R-Fr) — 4-star, transfer from Texas. Limited defensive snaps so far. Projects as a developmental/depth projection on the ScoutSZN scale.

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LB Keys 2025 · Texas
4
Tot
Better than 24% of 880 LBs
1.0
Sacks
Better than 73% of 861 LBs
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#68
National
#4
Position
#14
State
High SchoolSkyline
HometownDallas, Texas
Offers32 schools view →
Transfer
Texas→Kentucky 2026
★★★★
Stars
#126
National
#9
Position
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk