Brady Barrier flashes early QB juice for McNeese
In the 2026 season, Brady Barrier is an intriguing true freshman quarterback for McNeese who already showed poise in live action, going 5-for-9 for 81 yards and a touchdown in a 52-0 win over Texas Wesleyan, while also adding two rushing yards on two carries.[2][10] McNeese staff has also liked his early enrollment and throwing ability in camp, and he entered the fall as the backup behind Devin Lippold after Jake Strong’s shoulder issue shifted the depth chart.[4][11][15] He was a 3-star recruit and a top-150 quarterback in Texas, so if you want developmental upside with arm talent and some mobility, he’s a name worth caring about.[14]
