Avery Barnes is climbing Monmouth’s defensive line depth chart
In the 2025 season, Avery Barnes appeared in 8 games for Monmouth and finished with 5 total tackles, then entered 2026 listed at 6'2", 270 pounds as a redshirt sophomore DL. He’s a local-product defender from Red Bank Catholic with a winning background, two state titles, and academic recognition, which hints at a dependable, coachable profile. The plus here is developmental upside: he’s bigger than when he arrived, active enough to earn snaps, and showed up in fall camp competition, including a noted tug-of-war battle. A sturdy fit for a program that wants effort, growth, and rotational toughness.
