Compact, Physical Tulane Back Coming off a Productive 2024
Barnes is a 5-foot-10, 216-pound junior who gives Tulane a sturdy, downhill option with proven touchdown production: in the 2024 season, he ran for 402 yards and 6 rushing scores on 87 carries while adding 8 catches, and his 2023-24 career arc shows steady committee-back usefulness rather than flashy volume[1][3]. What makes him intriguing is the build-and-bounce style—he’s compact enough to absorb contact but still useful in space, with enough reliability to handle game-to-game work if your offense wants a physical, low-drama runner who can finish drives[1][3].
