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Jovantae Barnes Kentucky
File RB-160 · National rank 1750 · 2027 class

Jovantae Barnes

#2· Kentucky ·RB ·Gr ·2027 Draft · Las Vegas, Nev.
6'0"Height 214 lbWeight
RepresentationLeverage Football AgentDarian Yahyavi Confirmed
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Quick Notes
Jovantae Barnes is a graduate running back who transferred to Kentucky from Oklahoma and figures into the two-deep. He profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status Represented Confirmed
AgencyLeverage Football
AgentDarian Yahyavi
Contact@darian_lvrg
SourceIG bio: @darian_lvrg (Leverage agent)
Verified2026-07-15
Board Standing
#160 RB / 1014
#1750 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Jovantae Barnes is a rotation piece (Gr) — 4-star, transfer from Oklahoma. Topped out at 577 rush yds (5 TD) at Oklahoma in 2024. Projects as a solid roster contributor on the ScoutSZN scale.

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RB Keys 2025 · Oklahoma
45
Rush Yds
Better than 31% of 586 RBs
1
TD
Better than 49% of 580 RBs
2.4
YPC
Better than 9% of 564 RBs
Recruiting
★★★★
Stars
#115
National
#10
Position
#3
State
High SchoolDesert Pines
HometownLas Vegas, Nev.
Offers35 schools view →
Career Production 4 college seasons
YearTeamGPRush YdsTDYPC
2025 Oklahoma 4 4512.4
2024 Oklahoma 9 57754.7
2023 Oklahoma 6 14013.8
2022 Oklahoma 10 51954.5
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Transfer
Oklahoma→Kentucky 2026
★★★
Stars
#492
National
#45
Position
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Players Like Him
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
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