SOPHOMORE (2024)
Saw action in five games … Saw first-career action vs. Fordham … Had first-career tackle against Central Connecticut State … Also played in Ivy League games at Cornell and vs. Brown.
FIRST-YEAR (2023)
Did not see game action.
HIGH SCHOOL
One of eight teammates selected all-region … Also lined up at wide receiver … Teammate of incoming wide receiver Ian Scott … Also ran sprints and relays at Brentwood … Offer sheet included Yale, Colgate and Georgetown.
PERSONAL
Full name is Jorden Marcel Barnes … Born on Aug. 28, 2004 … Son of Gary and Ja’Net Barnes has one sister … Family is filled with relatives who played college sports, including his father who was a strong safety at Alabama and a cousin, Reggie Grimes II, who is a defensive lineman at Oklahoma … Interested in a career in business … Plays the alto sax … enjoys golf … Won nationals in the 400m dash as a 10-year-old.
McCORKLE ON BARNES “He’s a competitive guy from a very good football program. He’s a bright young man with good speed. His dad played at Alabama so that was an interesting home visit for a Florida guy.”