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Daniel Barker
TE · SR · Michigan State Spartans

Daniel Barker

TE SR Michigan State
About Barker Updated Sep 4, 2026

Proven Big-Body Tight End with Red-Zone Juice

Daniel Barker is a 6-4, 250-pound tight end who brings red-zone value, reliable hands, and downfield threat ability, highlighted by 21 catches for 239 yards and 2 touchdowns in the 2022 season at Michigan State.[5][6] His best trait is versatility as a move tight end: he can work the seams, finish in traffic, and turn contested throws into chain-moving plays, with 14 of his 21 receptions going for a first down or touchdown in 2022.[5] He also has real experience and a history of producing in pressure moments, but his profile is more about efficiency and matchup stress than volume.[10][12]

Schedule

DNA

Updated Oct 19, 2026
Barker National TE Average
Receiving Production
24th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Usage
31st percentile; Full confidence; 11 games / 11 PBP
Big Play
70th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Scoring Threat
29th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games / 11 PBP
Reliability
~7th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Playmaker
31st percentile; Full confidence; 11 games
Clutch
23rd percentile; Full confidence; 11 games / 11 PBP
Consistency
9th percentile; Full confidence; 11 games

Stats

2022

Percentile among FBS TEs — a longer bar ranks higher

239
Receiving Yards
80th of 437 TEs
2
Receiving Touchdowns
79th of 437 TEs
21
Receptions
77th of 437 TEs
11.4
Yards per Catch
71st of 160 TEs
240
All Purpose Yards
81st of 449 TEs
1
Rushing Yards
36th of 52 TEs
0
Rushing Touchdowns
11th of 52 TEs
2
Rushing Attempts
11th of 52 TEs
12
Points Scored
86th of 230 TEs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
20221221239211.4
20211018202411.2
2020819268214.1
20191318273415.2
20181298419.3

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