Krystopher Nathaniel Barnes, a linebacker for the National Football League’s Green Bay Packers, was born on April 2, 1998. At UCLA, he played collegiate football.
Where did Krys Barnes go to high school?
Barnes played in 43 games with 31 starts over the course of four seasons, compiling 212 tackles (139 solos), 21 tackles for loss, five sacks, and two interceptions. Barnes’ senior season saw him earn an honorable mention All-Pac 12.
Barnes was an undrafted free agent who was signed by the Green Bay Packers on April 29, 2020, to a three-year, $2.29 million deal with a $7,000 signing bonus.
Barnes battled rookie Kamal Martin, Oren Burks, and Ty Summers for the starting inside linebacker position throughout training camp. The Packers released Barnes as part of their final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, but the following day, after he cleared waivers, they added him to the practice squad. The Green Bay Packers added Barnes to their active roster on September 12, 2020. In addition to Christian Kirksey, head coach Matt LaFleur decided to start Barnes as an inside linebacker to open the regular season.
