BrandonBarnes

SS#8ARST Red Wolves
6'1" • 189lbs • Jr.
Draft Eligibility:2029
Overall Grade '26
54.1
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26
71
982nd/1655 - Ss
Interceptions '26
0
Not Enough Snaps
WK 10 MATCHUP
vs ULMWAR 11/7, 5:00 PM
Brandon
Barnes
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#8
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ARST Red Wolves

Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/31/2026
Brandon Barnes is a safety for the Arkansas State Red Wolves who earned a 54.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 721 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 45.2 ranked 0th among 721 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 71.2 ranked 0th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Barnes broke up 1 passes in coverage. He allowed a 97.3 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 4 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 5 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Arkansas State Red Wolves
2024 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
54.1
AVG
0th/721 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
45.2
AVG
0th/721 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
-
AVG
0th/721 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
71.2
AVG
0th/721 Ss

Highest Graded Games

vs GASO
74.6
Week 9, 2025
vs VAOD
69.9
Week 14, 2024
@ LASW
66.9
Week 5, 2026

Lowest Graded Games

@ ALTR
39.3
Week 10, 2025
vs IAST
42.1
Week 3, 2025
@ TXCU
45.9
Week 3, 2026

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
5
No Data - Not Ranked
INTERCEPTIONS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
TOTAL PRESSURES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
4
No Data - Not Ranked
Rank
-
Solo Tackles
5
-
Assists
6
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
0
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
2
-
Interceptions
0
-
Passer Rating Allowed
97.3
-
Yards per Reception Allowed
20
-
Total Pressures
0
-
PBUs
1
-
Receptions Allowed
4
Rank
982
nd
Total Snaps
71
964
th
Run Defense Snaps
35
901
st
Pass Rush Snaps
0
975
th
Coverage Snaps
36