CJ Barnes brings size, experience, and a steady interior presence for Murray State
In the 2024 season, Murray State DL CJ Barnes played in 12 games and posted 4 total tackles, including 1.0 sack, while lining up as a 6-foot-5, 280-pound graduate student on the defensive line. His value is less about flashy box-score numbers and more about leverage, length, and veteran stability inside, plus enough recognition to land on the 2025 Senior Bowl watchlist. If you need a tough, assignment-sound interior defender who can eat space and bring mature, physical energy, Barnes is a sensible fit.
