Karsen Barnhart played offensive line at Michigan.
A Paw Paw, Michigan, native, Barnhart earned five varsity letters from 2019 through 2023. He graduated with a degree in American culture.
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Barnhart was a four-year starter at Paw Paw High School.
Barnhart served as team captain during his junior and senior seasons. He earned Associated Press first-team Division 3-4 all-state honors in 2018.
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Barnhart started all fifteen games for Michigan in 2023.
Barnhart appeared in 43 college games with 31 starts. In 2023, he started at both tackle spots and right guard, finishing at guard in the Big Ten Championship Game and both College Football Playoff games.
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Barnhart earned All-Big Ten honors in consecutive seasons.
After honorable mention recognition in 2022, Barnhart received second-team All-Big Ten honors from coaches and third-team honors from media in 2023. He also contributed to Michigan's 2022 Joe Moore Award-winning offensive line.
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