LAD_Brooklyn Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 According to @Beerfish Zaire Barnes | LB | Western Michigan | 6’1”, 233 lbs | 40: 4.56 | Bench: 20 | Vert; 34” | Broad: 123” | Shuttle: 4.27 | 3-cone: 7.02 Round 6 No. 184 (via Patriots): Zaire Barnes, LB, Western Michigan How he fits: Zach Rosenblatt’s analysis The Jets needed some depth at linebacker, especially since they have yet to re-sign Kwon Alexander. Barnes projects as a special teams contributor, according to Brugler, with the potential for more. He’s athletic (4.54 40-yard dash) and has some potential in coverage. Brugler graded him as an undrafted free agent and the 29th-best linebacker overall. Dane Brugler’s analysis Barnes, who has an older brother (Zavier) who played linebacker at Saginaw Valley State, prepped at Carmel Catholic where he earned All-State honors as a running back and safety as a senior, finishing with 77 tackles and six touchdowns. A three-star athlete recruit, he had a host of MAC offers and committed to Western Michigan. After a torn ACL sidelined him in 2020, he became a full-time starter at Sam linebacker in 2021 and had a career year as a senior with a team-best 93 tackles and nine passes defended. A high school safety, Barnes looks comfortable pedaling in reverse with the footwork to quickly gather and go. His read-react skills have gotten better as he has played more football. He would benefit with improved wrap technique but is generally a consistent tackler. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neckdemon Posted April 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2023 This guy plays linebacker!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenFish Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Don't know him but at first glance seems to fill the kwon role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAD_Brooklyn Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 Just now, neckdemon said: This guy plays linebacker!! Thx, very limited write up on him. No film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lith Posted April 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2023 I assume this is one for Brant Boyer. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 He had an outstanding senior season, totaling ninety three tackles, which ranked first on the team, 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble, and three forced fumbles. Declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjasi Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 minute ago, Lith said: I assume this is one for Brant Boyer. we also definitely need LB depth 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcoops Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 A fast LB with coverage ability, who can play inside or outside and be a core special teamer. I like it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony The Wiz Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 He was in the HBCU All Star game which I saved on my TIVO. Got to go see his highlights. He was an ALL Mac 1st team all conference player. So we will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Feel like linebackers are hard to draft, very instincts based position. Good area to rice it a shot. They love the former safeties but I’m glad this wasn’t a straight up conversion. We’ll see. They certainly need the depth and long term options, worth the dice roll. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, derp said: Feel like linebackers are hard to draft, very instincts based position. Good area to rice it a shot. They love the former safeties but I’m glad this wasn’t a straight up conversion. We’ll see. They certainly need the depth and long term options, worth the dice roll. He played Safety in high school. So in a sense, he is another former safety. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Sounds like Blake Cashman. 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, Lith said: He played Safety in high school. So in a sense, he is another former safety. Yup, I wasn’t clear at all. I meant since he played safety in high school he fits their type of former safeties, but at least he played linebacker in college so they’re not making the safety to linebacker conversion at the NFL level. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupz27 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 I think I saw him miss at least 5 tackles in that Israel Wakanda highlight package ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 6 minutes ago, Beerfish said: Sounds like Blake Cashman. I didn't see "trash" anywhere in Zaire's evaluations. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, Beerfish said: Sounds like Blake Cashman. Without the multiple shoulder surgeries. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dupe Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Camp fodder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM31 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Diamond in the rough or grocery bagger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Special Teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, Lupz27 said: I think I saw him miss at least 5 tackles in that Israel Wakanda highlight package ? “Yes sir!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelScott Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 And only 3 lbs lighter than our new DE ? If Mcd gets hurt we can give this guy a big Mac meal and he can fill in for him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelScott Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 hour ago, mrcoops said: A fast LB with coverage ability, who can play inside or outside and be a core special teamer. I like it. Why was he projected to go undrafted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Beerfish said: Sounds like Blake Cashman. So good. Like deep cuts on an album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Lupz27 said: I think I saw him miss at least 5 tackles in that Israel Wakanda highlight package ? That's one of the top comments I've read this draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
football guy Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Based on what JD and Saleh had to say about him post-draft, they don’t seem to be prioritizing Kwon/FA LBs. Said that Barnes, Sherwood, Nasirildeen, and Surratt would compete for first crack at the LB3 spot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenReaper Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 It seems like every player JD drafts is a quality athlete extending sometimes to even freak levels. They're all 9.0+ on their RAS scores. Zaire Barnes is right there with the rest. I'm sure he can play too. ARNES 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TuscanyTile2 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 1 minute ago, C Mart said: Not to be negative but that's not the greatest highlight. He caught a tipped pass and ran with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPitch Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 This ones a dud. I can already see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard13 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 8 hours ago, LAD_Brooklyn said: Thx, very limited write up on him. No film. Ghost linebacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 3 hours ago, TuscanyTile2 said: Not to be negative but that's not the greatest highlight. He caught a tipped pass and ran with it. I think David Harris is still returning that interception a decade later..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrebetfan80 Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 12 hours ago, football guy said: Based on what JD and Saleh had to say about him post-draft, they don’t seem to be prioritizing Kwon/FA LBs. Said that Barnes, Sherwood, Nasirildeen, and Surratt would compete for first crack at the LB3 spot I actually loved the Surratt pickup last year as I wanted to take a crack at him in the draft that year. I think i worked him into the 5th rd of every mock I did for the jets that year. I would love to see him develop and steal that spot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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