Adams State University

Prep: Barnes makes the short trip to Alamosa after a successful prep career at Monte Vista High School. At 5-foot-8, 240 lbs. he spent the majority of his time with Monte Vista lined up as a nose guard and offensive lineman. He accumulated 86 total tackles (31 solo) as a junior in 2013. In that season he also tallied three sacks, three fumble recoveries, and five quarterback hurries. Barnes was an All-Conference and All-Valley selection in 2014. He was also named CHSAANow Second Team All-State and Denver Post All-State honorable mention as a senior. As a two-time team captain for head coach Manny Wasinger, the Pirates qualified for the state tournament in 2014 and were state quarterfinalists in 2013. During his sophomore campaign Monte Vista earned a Southern Peaks League Championship. Was also a two-time track & field state qualifier and a wrestling state qualifier. 

Academics: Carried a 3.4 GPA in high school....intends to major in Psychology at Adams State...career plans still undecided. 

Off the Field: Son of Woodrow and Tricia Barnes.....one older sibling (Melissa)...favorite team are the New England Patriots....favorite food is pasta....favorite movie is Remember The Titans