Reliable Marist linebacker with steady production and strong team value
In the 2025 season, Rene Barber appeared in seven games for Marist and finished with five tackles, including one tackle for loss, building on a 2024 campaign in which he played eight games and logged four tackles; his value is less about eye-popping numbers and more about steady availability, positional development, and special-teams-minded reliability. At 5'11", 210 pounds as a redshirt junior, he brings a compact, developed frame and has also been recognized for leadership and character through Marist’s SAAC and Good Works Team nomination, which points to a coachable, team-first fit rather than a high-variance splash player.[1][6]
