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CB-189
· National rank
1786
· 2027 class
Marcellus Barnes Jr.
#8
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SMU
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CB
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R-So
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2029 Draft
·
Chattanooga, Tenn.
6'1"
Height
180
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Roosevelt Barnes
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Marcellus Barnes Jr.
CB · SMU
#1786
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Syracuse.com
Oct 8, 2025
SMU football’s Marcellus Barnes fires back on Syracuse coach Fran Brown for ‘snake’ comment
Electronic Arts Home Page
Aug 21, 2025
Marcellus Barnes Jr. EA SPORTS™ College Football 27 Player Ratings - Launch Ratings - Electronic Arts Home Page
The Daily Orange
Jan 10, 2025
Former Syracuse CB Marcellus Barnes Jr. transfers to SMU - The Daily Orange
ESPN
Sep 26, 2024
Marcellus Barnes Jr. 2025 Stats per Game - NCAAF
ESPN
Jul 31, 2024
Marcellus Barnes Jr.
247Sports
Jan 4, 2024
Marcellus Barnes Jr., SMU Mustangs, Cornerback - 247Sports
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July 29, 2026
Marcellus Barnes Jr.
#8
SMU · CB · R-So · 2029 Draft · Chattanooga, Tenn. · McCallie School
6-1 · 180 lbs
5.0
UDFA
Floor 3.7 · Ceiling 8.2
#1786 overall · #189 CB of 15096
Scouting Verdict
Ascending young corner who locked down a starting job; former four-star with real coverage flashes and developmental draft upside.
Ceiling · 8.2
Projected 2026 starter (DB1) — real opportunity to climb; significant upside (+3.2) · up-year team · ACC draft-temper.
Floor · 3.7
Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −1.3.
Pedigree
4★
recruit ·
Natl
#318 ·
Pos
#27 ·
State
#9
Path:
Syracuse → SMU
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2025
SMU Mustangs
12
32
21
1
6
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2024
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