Barnes joins the Redskins after five years at the University of Maryland. He has the reputation as one of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s hardest hitters and he brings good size and speed to the defensive backfield. At Maryland, he started 20 contests in 2007-08 and recorded 85 tackles, including 5.5 for a loss, six interceptions, two forced fumbles and 14 passes defended.
How Acquired: Drafted by the Redskins in the third round (80th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft
Pro:
Expected to compete for playing time at cornerback in his rookie campaign
Was a two-year starter during his five seasons at Maryland
Regarded as one of the top cornerbacks in the ACC his final two years
Played in 43 career games, including 21 starts
Saw action on special teams throughout his career
Was durable throughout his career until a shoulder injury midway through his senior season
Started seven games and finished with 20 tackles, five deflected passes, two interceptions, a blocked punt and two forced fumbles as a senior
Was a member of the 2008 Terrapin Council, the team’s leadership committee
Earned All-ACC second team status as a junior after he started 13 games and collected a career-high 65 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, nine deflected passes, four interceptions
His four interceptions were the most by a Terrapins defender since Domonique Foxworth in 2002
Recorded 10 tackles on special teams
Played in 13 games as a reserve cornerback as a sophomore and had 11 tackles (nine solo)
Served on special teams as a freshman, coming up with four solo tackles
Redshirted in 2004
Was a three-year letterwinner and two-year starter at Old Mill High School
Earned senior honors that included Big School all-state by the Associated Press, All-Met by the Baltimore Sun and honorable mention All-Met by The Washington Post
Saw action at cornerback and wide receiver
Posted 62 tackles (32 solo), three interceptions, three PBUs and a fumble recovery as a senior
Had 17 receptions for 435 yards and three TDs in 2003 as well as one rushing touchdown
Had nine interceptions and 129 tackles in his two years as a starter
Posted 10 receptions for 222 yards and four TDs as a junior
Competed in track and basketball
Won state 4A high jump with a leap of 6-06 in his first year competing (junior)
