2007: Played in six games as a reserve wide receiver and member of special teams...caught three passes for 21 yards...had a season-long nine-yard reception against Lock Haven...had a seven-yard grab against Southern Illinois...had a five-yard catch at Indiana State...returned an onside-kick attempt 37 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Missouri State...also played against Ohio State and Stony Brook...played 127 snaps on offense and 20 on special teams...one of six true freshmen to see playing time...HBK Special Teams Player of the Game against Missouri State...earned his first letter.

High School: Was the starting quarterback as a junior and senior for the Bluejays...as a senior was an All-Detroit North Honorable Mention selection...served as a team captain...ran a spread offense, which used multiple receiver sets...for his career threw for more than 1,600 yards and ran for over 1,000 yards...threw 17 touchdown passes and had 11 rushing scores...was a two-time Oakland Activities Association Division II all-conference selection...as a junior was 65-of-123 for 1,021 yards and eight touchdowns...also ran for 623 yards and five scores...coach his senior year was Tim Conley...also played basketball.

Personal: Parents are Doreese and Darryl Barnes...has a brother...born May 6, 1989...academic interest is business.