Southern Oregon University Athletics

2024: Redshirted.

Prior to SOU: Played the 2022 and '23 seasons at Shasta College (Calif.) ... As a sophomore, recorded 17 total tackles, four for losses, one sack and a forced fumble over nine games at defensive end.

Personal: Born on Sept. 16, 2003 in Albany, Oregon ... The son of Shannon and Garry Barnes ... Has three younger brothers, Drew, Kade and Gage ... Majoring in business administration ... A racecar driver during the summers at Willamette Speedway.

High School: Graduated in 2022 from West Albany High (after attending Cascade High as a freshman) ... Landed on the all-league first teams as both and offensive and defensive lineman as a senior, leading his conference in tackles for losses ... Made the all-league first team on offense and second team on defense as a junior ... Was also a star swimmer, finishing his prep career with four state records and seven gold medals.