AJ Barner

22-Year-Old Tight EndTE
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Barner’s the definition of a project, so he’s unlikely to play a significant role for Seattle in 2024 after being selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. In 40 college games split between Indiana and Michigan, Barner had just 610 yards and five touchdowns. Barner’s 6-foot-6, and his 82-inch wingspan is the largest among tight ends in the 2024 draft class, so he has the tools to develop into a red-zone threat, but he’s far from a burner (4.84-second 40-yard dash). If Barner can excel early as a blocker despite being light for his height (251 pounds), he has a chance to push Pharaoh Brown for the top backup spot behind Noah Fant as a rookie. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $4.78 million contract with the Seahawks in May of 2024.
Returns from injury
TESeattle Seahawks
June 3, 2024
Barner (hamstring) practiced with the team Monday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The tight end sat out of rookie minicamp and missed OTAs at the end of May due to the injury. Now that he's back, the fourth-round pick can try to earn a role on a depth chart that also includes veterans Noah Fant and Pharaoh Brown.
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How often does AJ Barner run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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AJ Barner
6 routes   0 targets
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22 routes   7 targets
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@ Patriots
Sunday, Sep 15th at 1:00PM
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80.0
 
Cornerbacks
65.0
 
Safeties
87.0
 
Linebackers
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Missing time with hamstring injury
TESeattle Seahawks
Hamstring
May 22, 2024
Barner won't participate in OTAs this week due to a hamstring injury, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
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Tremendous landing spot in Seattle
TESeattle Seahawks
April 27, 2024
The Seahawks selected Barner in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 121st overall.
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Gets endorsement from coach
TEFree Agent
April 22, 2024
Barner was named as the Michigan player most likely to make a bigger impact in the NFL than expected by former coach Jim Harbaugh, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The tight end is viewed as the best blocker at his position in this year's draft class, but Barner's skills as a pass catcher might have been under-utilized in the Wolverines' offensive scheme and could blossom at the next level. The 6-foot-6, 251-pound Barner is typically projected to go in the third or fourth round of the 2024 Draft.
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