File CB-188 · National rank 1784 · 2027 class
Marcellus Barnes Jr.
6'1"Height
180 lbWeight
My Grade
5.0/10
UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
3.7 Floor
range 4.5
Ceiling 8.2
8.2/10
Day 2 Caliber
Ceiling · +3.2
3.7/10
Long Shot
Floor · −1.3
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (DB1) — real opportunity to climb; significant upside (+3.2) · up-year team · ACC draft-temper.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −1.3.
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
5.0
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Ascending young corner who locked down a starting job; former four-star with real coverage flashes and developmental draft upside.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Inside the Loud House Nov 8, 2024Syracuse Football: Standout freshman CB Marcellus Barnes likely done for the season - Inside the Loud House