Brandon Alex Barnes (b. Oct. 27, 1996) is a powerful running back who in 2016 had one of the best seasons at the position by a rookie in school history.
He now has recorded one of the best two-year starts to a career in school history, becoming the second-fastest player in program history to 1,000 career yards (in just 152 attempts).
Barnes enters the 2018 season ranked first in school history in career rushing yards per carry (6.24). He will look to take his game to another level in the second half of his career.