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Measurements
- Height:6'3
- Weight:220 LBS
Links & Media
Schools of Interest
Arkansas State Red Wolves (offered)
Baylor Bears (offered)
California Golden Bears (offered)
Georgia Bulldogs (offered)
Houston Cougars (offered)
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (offered)
Nevada Wolf Pack (offered)
North Texas Mean Green (offered)
Texas Tech Red Raiders (offered)
Landon Barnes
DCTF Star Rating
Defensive End
Duncanville Panthers, Class of 2026
Status: Committed, Signed LOI
- State Rank:#10
- Position Rank:#1
Barnes collected 43 tackles, six sacks and 12.5 TFLs as a junior in 2024.
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