Krys Barnes
Position: LB
Jersey #: 40
Date of Birth: April 2, 1998
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 229 lbs
College: UCLA
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2020 by
First Team: (2020)
Last Team: CAR (2026)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Krys Barnes - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: April 2, 1998Position: Linebacker
College: UCLA
Career Timeline
- Green Bay Packers (2020 - 2021):
- Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
- Played in 15 games during his rookie season, recording 30 tackles and 2 sacks.
- Established himself as a reliable linebacker in the Packers' defense.
- Contributed to the team's playoff run in the 2020 season.
- Arizona Cardinals (2022 - 2024):
- Signed with the Cardinals in 2022 as a free agent.
- Continued to improve his game, becoming a key figure in the Cardinals' linebacker corps.
- In 2023, recorded a career-high 75 tackles and 5 tackles for loss.
- Helped the team reach the playoffs in 2023.
Highlights and Accomplishments
- Undrafted free agent success story.
- Known for his tackling ability and football IQ.
- Demonstrated versatility as both a run-stopper and coverage linebacker.
Personal Life
- Krys Barnes is known for his leadership on and off the field.
- Active in community service and youth programs.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
#168Linebackers
MFT Score: 54.2
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