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Landon Barnes

Defensive Line

2026 Class

6'4" Height

245 Weight

Duncanville School

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Landon Barnes is a 6'4" Defensive Line in the 2026 class. Barnes attends Duncanville in Texas. Barnes's Player Profile was created on February 26, 2024. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Landon Barnes is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Marcus Henry

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Defensively, Landon Barnes Landon Barnes 6'4" | 245 lbs | DL Duncanville | 2026 State TX set the tone early and often. The Ole Miss commit was disruptive all night, living in DeSoto’s backfield and wreaking havoc off the edge. He recorded multiple tackles for loss and key sacks that killed drives. Barnes’ first-step quickness, violent hands, and elite bend make him one of the premier edge rushers in the country. His motor never stopped, and his ability to anchor the run and close in pursuit was a big reason Duncanville controlled the tempo.

7 months ago

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Marcus Henry

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Barnes made his presence felt with multiple tackles for loss. His length, quick first step, and ability to bend around the edge make him a difficult matchup for offensive tackles.

8 months ago

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Alin Edouard

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Landon Barnes Landon Barnes 6'4" | 245 lbs | DL Duncanville | 2026 State TX is a dominant edge rusher with elite traits and next level polish, which is exactly why he’s earned his 4 star status and a commitment to Ole Miss. He brings a relentless motor, explosive first step, and advanced technique that separates him from most high school linemen. Whether it’s collapsing the pocket or setting the edge, Landon consistently makes his presence felt.

He plays with violent hands and quick twitch off the snap, allowing him to win early in reps and force quarterbacks into bad decisions. Landon is equally disruptive against the run, using leverage and strength to shed blocks and finish plays behind the line of scrimmage.

10 months ago

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Marcus Henry

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Barnes has the total package off the edge: length, a lightning-quick first step, and the flexibility to bend around the corner. His violent hands and nonstop motor allow him to wreak havoc in the backfield. Already holding offers from Texas, SMU, Ole Miss, Georgia Tech, UCLA, Georgia, and Baylor, Barnes is a high-upside pass rusher on a loaded Duncanville squad.

1 year ago

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Marcus Henry

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Barnes possesses the skill set to be a dominant force in the trenches, he has a long, lean, and athletic frame that he uses to disrupt offensive gameplans. His elite quickness, combined with an explosive first step off the ball, allows him to gain an advantage over opposing linemen. Barnes effectively utilizes great leverage, enabling him to control the line of scrimmage and disrupt plays in the backfield. His stock is rising on the recruiting trail as college programs began to get eyes on him. Landon recently picked up an offer from the University of California. Barnes is poised to make a significant impact defensively for two-time defending state champion Duncanville in 2024. With his talent and potential, he is sure to be a player to watch in the upcoming season.

2 years ago