Missouri State DL Dezmond Barnes brings a stout, freshman-tested interior presence
Barnes is a compact, power-built defensive lineman who already flashed early production as a true freshman in 2025, appearing in 7 games for Missouri State and earning Conference USA All-Freshman honors while recording 6 tackles, 1 sack, and 2 solo stops.[5][7] At 6'1" and about 305 pounds, his best traits are strength and leverage more than pure burst, which shows up in his 65 overall EA College Football 26 rating with a strong strength grade.[1][7] He looks like a fit for teams that value interior toughness, developmental upside, and a young lineman who has already earned recognition against college competition.[5][8]
