ElijahBarnes
LBLB#0UK Wildcats
6'1" • 244lbs • So.Draft Eligibility:2030
- Overall Grade '26
- 61
- 567th/756 - LBs
- Snap Count '26
- 369
- 120th/1946 - LBs
- Tackles '26
- 36
- 107th/756 - LBs
- WK 8 MATCHUP
- vs VANDYC 10/24, 11:30 PM
Elijah
Barnes
LB
#0
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UK Wildcats
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/19/2026
Elijah Barnes is a linebacker for the Kentucky Wildcats who earned a 61.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 567th among 756 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 54.9 ranked 552nd among 756 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 68.5 ranked 448th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 74.8 ranked 96th among qualified linebackers.
He recorded 36 solo tackles on the season. Barnes generated 11 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 108.5 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 13 missed tackles over the course of the year.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Kentucky Wildcats
2025 - Present
Texas Longhorns
2025
PFF Grades
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
61.0
AVG
567th/756 LBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
68.5
AVG
448th/756 LBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
74.8
AVG
96th/756 LBs
COVERAGE GRADE
54.9
AVG
552nd/756 LBs
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
@OKUN
79.1
Week 7, 2026
vsOHYO
66.8
Week 1, 2026
vsTXSH
66.6
Week 4, 2025
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vsALSO
45.8
Week 4, 2026
vsARUN
47.6
Week 13, 2025
vsARUN
47.6
Week 13, 2025
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
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Season Stats
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
36
107th/756 LBs
SACKS
0
406th/756 LBs
ASSISTS
13
174th/756 LBs
FORCED FUMBLES
0
165th/756 LBs
Defense
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Rank
107
th
Solo Tackles
36
174
th
Assists
13
165
th
Forced Fumbles
0
312
th
Stops
15
406
th
Sacks
0
744
th
Missed Tackles
13
493
rd
Passer Rating Allowed
108.5
49
th
Total Pressures
11
Snaps
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Rank
120
th
Total Snaps
369
276
th
Run Defense Snaps
142
251
st
Pass Rush Snaps
31
48
th
Coverage Snaps
196
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