CJ Barbara
CJ Barbara
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Jared Luginbill | Prep Redzone Scout
CJ was a force from the defensive end. He was able to set the edge with a strong bull rush. He plays with heavy hands and sheds well. Barbara is also able to bend and turn the corner when he’s able to get to the edge. CJ was forcing the Leipsic QB to get the ball out quickly all night long. CJ has D2 interests and offers.
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Read EvaluationJared Luginbill | Prep Redzone Scout
Barbara is a talented edge player for Liberty Benton high school in Northwest Ohio. CJ’s length and explosiveness make him a tough block for opposing offenses. It’s been on my radar since after his freshman year. He’s continued to add good weight and strength over the last two years. In his junior season he really took a big jump in his development and game. Barbara has the get-off and speed to win the whenever he wants pretty much. One of the advancements he has made is in his ability to bull rush and overwhelm blockers physically. He know has the strength to consistently stand up opposing tackles and shed to make plays in the run game. Another tool he’s added to his bag is a crossover where he shows the ability to work outside-in by going hard to the edge, dipping his shoulder and crossing over to win an easy route to the quarterback. CJ has a motor that’s always running hot, and is always a threat to run plays down from the backside. I project CJ has a floor at the D1 G5 level with P4 upside depending upon how he continues to develop physically.
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Read EvaluationMike Bey | Prep Redzone Scout
CJ played well as a Sophomore in 2023. His very good play helped the Liberty Benton Eagles to a 9-win season where they held opposing offenses to 14.2 points per game. He plays as a DE. Against the pass, he is quick off the ball and uses his great athleticism to defeat the OT. He plays with a good motor in pursuit before finishing up with a sack. Against the run, he shows good burst off the ball and defeats the OT with an excellent combination of hand use, play strength and physical toughness. He locates the RB quickly before making the tackle behind the LOS for a TFL.
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