Cornell's Intense Safeties Anchor with 67 Tackles in Final Seven Games
Josh Barut stands out as Cornell Big Red's most relentless safety, differentiating himself through an extraordinary intensity level that fueled 67 tackles in just the final seven games of the season, including a dominant 15-tackle performance against Brown. Beyond raw stats, Barut's differentiator is his 'early enrollee' grit and walk-on mentality, which allowed him to become a starter by week three and shoulder a bulk of the defensive workload alongside Andrew Nelson. His injury history is clean, and his personality traits of leadership and spirit—recognized by the Enzo Montemurro Award—make him a perfect fit for any team seeking a high-intensity, reliable defensive anchor who thrives under pressure.
