Freshman road-grader with NFL-sized frame at New Haven
Marty Barnes is a 2026 freshman offensive lineman for New Haven, listed at 6-foot-3, 306 pounds, and already looks built to hold the point of attack rather than just survive it. His value is in the trench traits teams love: size, leverage, and likely early developmental upside as he adjusts to college speed. He’s a fresh project rather than a proven stat sheet guy, which is normal for an OL, but his body type and freshman status make him a good fit for a staff that can coach technique and wants a physical, long-term starter in the pipeline.
