Elijah Barnes
Elijah Barnes
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Marcus Henry | Prep Redzone Scout
Elijah Barnes
Elijah
Barnes
6'2" | 215 lbs | LB
Skyline | 2025
State
TX
is a standout linebacker who has the speed to run sideline to sideline and make plays. He has great patience and ability to play fast but under control. With excellent instincts and field vision, Barnes excels in pass rush blitzes with impeccable timing. As a junior, he recorded 12 tackles for loss to along with 4 interceptions. He also contributed on offense as a running back. Barnes is one of the top returning defenders in the District of Doom and is committed to Texas.
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Barnes has the skill set of a plug and play type of defender, he can line up at Mike linebacker, come off the edge as a pass rusher and he can run the rock as a top flight running back for Dallas Skyline. Speed kills, Elijah has the explosiveness of an elite sprinter, he plays the game in a different gear from his opponents which enables him to close on ball carriers in “HeadHunter” mode while he is on the gridiron. Barnes is freakishly athletic, he has a high motor and he plays with excellent leverage understanding how to take on blocks at the point of attack and he makes plays in the backfield routinely. Elijah uses his superb vision to read and diagnose offensive sets quickly and he has a nose for the football. Barnes had monster sophomore season, picking up accolades such as 11-6A Defensive Newcomer of The Year and his active offseason has lead to schools from around the country sending offers his way. Expect big things from Barnes in 2023 as he sets the tone for the Raiders wherever he lines up on the field.
Congratulations to Sophomore LB @ElijahBobarnes1 on winning Defensive Newcomer of the Year in 11-6A pic.x.com/5gHdKpzGZW
— Skyline Football (@SKYLINEfb) December 19, 2022
Where should I go @madge_designs @BHoward_11 @MohrRecruiting @RivalsCole @JScruggs247 pic.x.com/9jHMgRWsW4
— Elijah Bo barnes (@ElijahBobarnes1) June 4, 2023
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