a veteran Samford punter with proven leg power and special-teams polish
Barnard’s defining edge is consistency with upside: in the 2016 season, he punted 64 times for a 41.7-yard average, landed 22 punts inside the 20, and drilled 11 punts of 50+ yards, while earning SoCon Special Teams Player of the Week recognition and second-team All-SoCon honors in the 2015-2017 era[1][3][9]. He also flashed athletic value beyond punting with a successful fake punt for 25 yards in 2015[2]. If a team wants a punter who can flip field position, handle pressure, and occasionally keep opponents honest, Barnard is exactly that kind of specialist[1][3][9].
