Jovantae Barnes

#2· Kentucky ·RB ·Gr ·2027 Draft · Las Vegas, Nev.

6'0"Height 214 lbWeight

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Leverage Football AgentDarian Yahyavi Confirmed

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Media & News

On3 Jan 13, 2026
'It's a Real Kind of Beef': Kentucky RB Jovantae Barnes on the Red River Rivalry Backfield Forming with CJ Baxter - On3
On3 Jan 6, 2026
Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes Transfers to Kentucky - On3
A Sea Of Blue Jan 6, 2026
Kentucky lands Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes - A Sea Of Blue
Sports Illustrated Jan 6, 2026
Oklahoma Will Face Former RB Jovantae Barnes in SEC Play in 2026 - Sports Illustrated

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Scouting Report

July 31, 2026

Jovantae Barnes #2

Kentucky · RB · Gr · 2027 Draft · Las Vegas, Nev. · Desert Pines

6-0 · 214 lbs

5.0

UDFA

Floor 4.8 · Ceiling 5.1

#1752 overall · #160 RB of 15096

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.

Ceiling · 5.1

2026 rotation (RB2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.1) · RB devalued (ceiling capped).

Floor · 4.8

Proven starter — high, stable floor; downside −0.2.

Pedigree

4★ recruit · Natl #115 · Pos #10 · State #3

Path: Oklahoma → Kentucky

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Car	Yds	Avg	TD	Rec
2025	Oklahoma	4	19	45	2.4	1	1
2024	Oklahoma	9	122	577	4.7	5	17
2023	Oklahoma	6	37	140	3.8	1	5
2022	Oklahoma	10	116	519	4.5	5	5