Marcus Barnes Jr.
Marcus Barnes Jr.
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Colton Edwards | Prep Redzone Scout
Marcus Barnes Jr.
Marcus
Barnes Jr.
5'5" | 159 lbs | RB
Little Rock Parkview | 2027
State
AR
is a solid situational running back. He runs with a lower center of gravity, showcasing good contact balance and leg drive to break tackles. Barnes demonstrates solid post-snap vision, enabling him to read the defensive line and quickly locate running lanes.
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Marcus Barnes Jr.
Marcus
Barnes Jr.
5'5" | 159 lbs | RB
Little Rock Parkview | 2027
State
AR
may be small in stature but he’s an effective runner. He runs with a lower center of gravity, showcasing good contact balance and leg drive to break tackles. Barnes demonstrates solid post-snap vision, enabling him to read the defensive line and quickly locate running lanes. Keep an eye on him this week.
Note – 3.2 GPA
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Marcus Barnes Jr.
Marcus
Barnes Jr.
5'5" | 159 lbs | RB
Little Rock Parkview | 2027
State
AR
had a solid off-season, developing himself throughout camps and earning first team all-camp at our combine in May. He runs with a lower center of gravity, showcasing good contact balance and leg drive to break tackles. Barnes demonstrates solid post-snap vision, enabling him to read the defensive line and quickly locate running lanes. In open space, he can become elusive and create plays from seemingly nothing. His athletic ability is good, featuring good foot speed, change of direction, and lateral agility.
Note – 3.2 GPA
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Read EvaluationColton Edwards | Prep Redzone Scout
Marcus Barnes Jr. was dominant and showcased the ability to play on all three downs yesterday. Barnes was fluid with a good burst and foot speed throughout the drills. During the seven-on-sevens, he displayed his receiving ability, especially on seam routes with his quickness and hands. He’s ultimately a smooth route runner, which is a solid addition to any offense.
Note – 3.2 GPA
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Marcus Barnes Jr.
Marcus
Barnes Jr.
5'5" | 159 lbs | RB
Little Rock Parkview | 2027
State
AR
is prepared to lead Little Rock Parkview this upcoming season. Some were worried after losing many of their carries from 2024, but Barnes has demonstrated his dominance and ability to play on all three downs. Barnes was fluid with a good burst and foot speed throughout the drills today. During seven-on-sevens, he displayed his receiving ability, especially on seam routes with his quickness and hands. Keep an eye on him throughout 2025.
Note – 3.2 GPA
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Marcus Barnes ranks as the 15th-best running back in the class and rising. He runs with a lower center of gravity, showcasing good contact balance and leg drive that allows him to break tackles consistently. Barnes demonstrates solid post-snap vision, enabling him to read the defensive line and quickly locate running lanes. In open space, he can become elusive and create plays from seemingly nothing. His athletic ability is good, featuring good foot speed, change of direction, and lateral agility.
Note – 3.2 GPA
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Marcus Barnes Jr.
Marcus
Barnes Jr.
5'5" | 159 lbs | RB
Little Rock Parkview | 2027
State
AR
runs with a lower center of gravity, good contact balance, and leg drive to break tackles consistently. He displays solid post-snap vision to read the DL and locate the running lane quickly. Barnes Jr. can become elusive in space and create something out of nothing. Solid athletic ability due to solid foot speed, COD and lateral agility. The young prospect is someone to keep an eye on.
Note – 3.2 GPA
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Read EvaluationEvent Results
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Combine Series: Arkansas
05/18/2025
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 4.75
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- 4.65
- Shuttle #1
- 4.44
- Shuttle #2
- 4.53
- Broad Jump #1
- 8"9
- Broad Jump #2
- 9"0
- L Drill #1
- 7.5
- L Drill #2
- 7.47
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- -
- Hand Size
- 8 1/2
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Event Results
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Combine Series: Arkansas
05/18/2025
- 40 Yard Dash #1
- 4.75
- 40 Yard Dash #2
- 4.65
- Shuttle #1
- 4.44
- Shuttle #2
- 4.53
- Broad Jump #1
- 8"9
- Broad Jump #2
- 9"0
- L Drill #1
- 7.5
- L Drill #2
- 7.47
- Vertical #1
- -
- Vertical #2
- -
- Wingspan
- -
- Hand Size
- 8 1/2