Kalon Barnes Explained

Kalon Barnes
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:16 December 1998
Birth Place:Silsbee, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:186
High School:Silsbee
(Silsbee, TX)
College:Baylor (2018–2021)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:7
Draftpick:242
Pastteams:
Statseason:2023
Pfr:BarnKa00

Kalon Barnes (born December 16, 1998) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Baylor.

Early life

Barnes played wide receiver at Silsbee High School. Barnes was a three-star recruit coming out of high school and committed to play football at Baylor on May 4, 2017.[1] [2]

Also competing in track and field, Barnes won both the 100 metres and 200 metres at the UIL Track and Field Championships in 2017 and 2018, consecutively.[3] He ran a wind-assisted (+3.2 m/s) 10.04 seconds in the 100 metres in 2018.

College career

Barnes converted from wide receiver to cornerback before the 2018 season.[4]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Barnes ran a 4.23-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, the third-fastest time at the combine since electronic timing was implemented in 1999 (behind only Xavier Worthy's and John Ross' 40-yard dash times, 4.21 seconds and 4.22 seconds respectively), and the fastest time by a defensive back.[5] [6]

Carolina Panthers

Barnes was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round (242nd overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.[7] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[8]

Miami Dolphins

On September 1, 2022, Barnes was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins.[9]

Minnesota Vikings

On December 14, 2022, Barnes was signed by the Minnesota Vikings from the Dolphins practice squad.[10] He was waived on August 28, 2023[11]

Pittsburgh Steelers (first stint)

On September 15, 2023, Barnes was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[12] On September 26, 2023, Barnes was released from the Steelers practice squad.[13]

New York Jets

On October 3, 2023, Barnes was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[14] He was released on December 22.[15]

Cleveland Browns

On January 10, 2024, Barnes was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.[16] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract by the team after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.[17]

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On January 23, 2024, Barnes signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers.[18] He was waived with an injury designation on August 12.[19] He was released on August 19.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kalon Barnes, 2018 Wide Receiver - Rivals.com . April 8, 2022 . n.rivals.com.
  2. Web site: Cooke . Hunter . May 5, 2017 . Silsbee WR Kalon Barnes Commits To Baylor Texas HS Football . April 8, 2022 . en-US.
  3. News: Faye . Matt . May 12, 2018 . Silsbee's Kalon Barnes runs record-setting times at state meet . . November 16, 2023.
  4. Web site: Al-Khateeb . Zac . March 7, 2022 . Who is Kalon Barnes? Meet the CB who logged second-fastest NFL Combine 40-yard dash ever . April 8, 2022 . Sporting News . en.
  5. Web site: Kalon Barnes Draft and Combine Prospect Profile . April 8, 2022 . NFL.com . en-US.
  6. Web site: Tate . Derek . March 1, 2024 . Fastest Cornerback 40-Yard Dash Times in NFL Combine History . March 1, 2014 . Pro Football Network.
  7. Web site: Panthers select cornerback Kalon Barnes out of Baylor. Panthers.com. April 30, 2022.
  8. Web site: Panthers make transactions to get to initial 53-man roster. Panthers.com. August 30, 2022.
  9. Web site: September 1, 2022 . Dolphins make roster moves . March 10, 2023 . MiamiDolphins.com.
  10. Web site: Vikings Sign CB Kalon Barnes to Active Roster; Place Blake Brandel on Injured Reserve. Vikings.com. December 16, 2022. Thiel, Sam. December 14, 2022.
  11. News: Vikings Begin Roster Reductions Ahead of Final Roster Cut Deadline. August 28, 2023. Vikings.com.
  12. Web site: Steelers add to practice squad. Steelers.com. September 15, 2023.
  13. Web site: Kozora . Alex . September 26, 2023 . Steelers Release CB Kalon Barnes, Work Out WR James Proche . September 27, 2023 . Steelers Depot . en-US.
  14. Web site: Jets Sign 3 Players, All Cornerbacks, to Practice Squad. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. October 3, 2023.
  15. Web site: Jets Sign FB Nick Bawden to Practice Squad . January 2, 2024 . www.newyorkjets.com . en-US.
  16. Web site: Browns designate S Grant Delpit to return from injured reserve. ClevelandBrowns.com. January 10, 2024.
  17. Browns Begin Offseason By Signing Nine Players To Reserve, Futures Contracts. Sports Illustrated. January 15, 2024. German, Spencer.
  18. Web site: Steelers sign five to Reserve/Future contracts. Steelers.com. January 23, 2024.
  19. Web site: Popejoy . Curt . 2 Steelers leave Sunday practice with injuries . Steelers Wire . 12 August 2024.

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