Micah Barnett’s move to TE adds veteran grit to Rice’s offense
In the 2025 season, Micah Barnett logged 2 catches for 33 yards, and the bigger story is his versatility: he arrived at Rice as a walk-on fullback, earned playing time early, and later shifted to tight end in the new offense while being voted a 2025 co-captain by teammates[1][2][3]. At 6-2, 234, he brings toughness, experience, and leadership more than gaudy box-score volume, with coaches and teammates clearly valuing his reliability, football IQ, and willingness to do the dirty work[1][8].
