steady leg, low-drama insurance policy for NMSU
In the 2025 season, David Barker was a quietly reliable kicking option for New Mexico State, going 3-for-3 on field goals with a long of 46 yards and 4-for-5 on extra points in limited action. He looks like the definition of a dependable depth-chart piece: calm under pressure, accurate when called on, and useful as emergency cover at punter. The big question is volume, not talent—he has shown efficiency, but New Mexico State appears to have a more established starter ahead of him, so Barker’s fit is strongest for a team valuing steady, low-mistake special-teams depth.
