File WR-75 · National rank 534 · 2027 class
Jacory Barney Jr.
6'0"Height
170 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
6.1/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
5.6 Floor
range 1.7
Ceiling 7.3
7.3/10
Day 3 Caliber
Ceiling · +1.2
5.6/10
Priority UDFA
Floor · −0.5
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (WR1) — real opportunity to climb; real room to grow (+1.2) · WR premium.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.5.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
6.1
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
4★ WR; projected 2026 starter. 45 rec, 484 yds, 5 TD (2025).
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Dec 4, 2025Kenneth Williams, Jacory Barney Lead Huskers Earning All-Big Ten Honors - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Sep 20, 2025Best College Football Prop Bets Today for Week 4 (Bet on Jacory Barney Jr. To Score) - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Sep 10, 2025'Gotta Take One of Those to the Crib': Barney Recaps Career Night Against Akron - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Aug 20, 2025How Many More Receiving Records Can Jacory Barney Break? - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Jul 31, 2025Jacory Barney Jr. Sets Bold Goal: 'I’m Going to Lead the Nation in Punt Returns This Year' - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Jun 27, 2025Don’t Forget About Nebraska Wide Receiver Jacory Barney Jr. - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Nov 25, 2024Nebraska Football's Jacory Barney Jr. Earns Big Ten Weekly Honor - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Feb 11, 20242024 Husker Signee Analysis: Wide Receiver Jacory Barney Jr. - Sports Illustrated