His ability to shed pockets and blocks won't just boost his own numbers but also result in simple TFLs and TFLs for teammates. Even with Barnett's 19-point team-high Madden 24 Coins, Tennessee still recorded 81 tackles for loss in the 2016 season.
His power and speed around the edge led him to become an Volunteer record-breaker as well as one of the top prospects to rise in speed before this year's draft. Barnett is a rogue off his line in the type of first step that gives offensive linemen the anxiety. The majority of his big plays begin with Barnett leaning on and driving past his blocker and crashing the pocket off an opponent's blind side and creating chaos behind the line of the line of scrimmage.
Barnett is also fast enough laterally to take down ball carriers from space, frequently with his ability to recognize screen plays and even disrupt blockers. The athleticism of his height, 6'3'' and 259lbs, offers versatility in that he can move into coverage at any time. Although he played as a 4-3 defensive lineman in college and with a little polish, he could also transition as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 configuration.
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"Not just was Barnett an extremely reliable threat with at least 10 sacks all three of his years in orange, but he also did impressive work against Tennessee's strongest rivals. As a freshman he benefited tremendously in the absence of Curt Maggitt's presence. However, Barnett was the main focus of offensive lines that were battling each other the last two years and that did not slow him down at all Buy Mut 24 Coins." Read more on Rocky Top Talk