Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Krystopher Nathaniel Barnes was born April 2, 1998 in Bakersfield, California. He is a Linebacker in the National Football League.

Barnes played college football for the UCLA Bruins. Barnes played in 43 games with 31 starts recording 212 tackles (139 solo), 21 tackles for loss, five sacks, and two interceptions in four seasons. Barnes was All-Pac 12 honorable mention his senior season. On April 29, 2020, the Green Bay Packers signed Barnes to a three-year, $2.29 million contract as an undrafted free agent that includes a signing bonus of $7,000. Throughout training camp, Barnes competed to be a starting inside linebacker against Oren Burks, Ty Summers, and fellow rookie Kamal Martin. On September 5, 2020, the Packers waived Barnes as part of their final roster cuts, but signed him to the practice squad the next day after clearing waivers. On September 12, 2020, the Green Bay Packers promoted Barnes to their active roster. Head coach Matt LaFleur elected to start Barnes at inside linebacker, alongside Christian Kirksey, to start the regular season.

Barnes joined the Arizona Cardinals in 2023.