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Takiesse

Barnes ATH

Class

2027

Height

5'11"

Weight

180

HS

Pleasantville

|

NJ

Takiesse Barnes

Ranked exactly one slot behind Dozier is teammate Takiesse Barnes . Like Dozier, Barnes is a weaponized at...

Written by Brendan Mankarious

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Brendan Mankarious | Prep Redzone Scout

Brendan Mankarious

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Ranked exactly one slot behind Dozier is teammate Takiesse Barnes Takiesse Barnes 5'11" | 180 lbs | ATH Pleasantville | 2027 State NJ . Like Dozier, Barnes is a weaponized at several positions, albeit on the opposite side of the ball. A running back, Barnes runs behind his pads through the trenches. On tape we see very quick and sudden jab steps. This move done at this speed is lethal, as defenders are typically too slow to stop-and-start again. With this quickness comes his speed. We see on multiple occasions that Barnes can separate from the pack. Additionally, Barnes has the ability to jump into the building, high pointing hte ball extremely well and using his hands to do so. On defense we see him play single-high safety, and is disciplined in doing so – reading the opposing quarterback’s eyes. Good pursuit angles combined with twitchiness allow Barnes to deliver big hits along the sideline. My final thought on Barnes is this: he is the type of player that any time he touches the ball a big play can happen.

Written 3 weeks ago

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