A quick-reacting linebacker from Canton having a really strong junior season, Barnett is a max-effort defender who plays fast and has no problem chasing down the ball-carrier. He shows strong instincts against the run and consistently puts himself in a position to be around the play. He’s a natural tackler who made 84 stops this season defensively. He was one of the leading tacklers in the region and has a chance to really shine next year as a senior. He made 12+ tackles in four games this year and should see a bump in his next Prep Redzone ranking this winter.

A Cherokee County linebacker who plays fast with strong instincts and a sound frame, Barnett is a leading tackler in the region and has opened a lot of eyes to kick off his junior season. He’s been tackling everything in sight over the last two weeks as he made 15 tackles against Pope before making 14 stops against Lambert. He’s playing at a high level right now and has a chance to continue lighting up the stat sheet over the next several weeks. His best football is still ahead of him, and if he continues to develop, should be one of the top defenders in Canton this year and next year.