Murray State University Athletics
2023 Football Roster
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Barnes, CJ
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Jersey Number 3
CJ Barnes
- Position:
- Defensive Lineman
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 280
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Collierville, Tenn.
- High School:
- Collierville HS
Bio
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Before MSU
Personal
- Appeared in 10 games, all starts.
- Had 12 total tackles in 10 games.
- Made his first career start at MSU vs Presbyterian in the season opener, which was also the 1000th game played in program history.
- Was responsible for the tipping a pass in the Racers' MVFC inaugural game that led to an interception and touchdown teammate Chris Hill, Jr., who took it 32 yards for the score to seal the win for MSU.
- Had three tackles at Middle Tennessee.
- Had sack and forced fumble at Missouri State.
2022
- Saw action in all 10Â games where he made 17 tackles.
- Had five QB hurries and two tackles for loss.
2021
- Saw action in all 11 games on the defensive line and made one start vs UTM.
- Made 20 tackles and had four tackles for a loss.
- Recorded 1.5 sacks and forced one fumble.
2020
- Did not play the 2020 season
2019
- Played in two games with one tackle
Before MSU
- Two-time All-Region selection at Collierville HS
Personal
- Born Cristopher Arthur Barnes, Jr. on Sept. 24, 2000 in Collierville, Tennessee.
- Son of Cristopher Arthur Barnes, Sr. and Tonya Walker Barnes.
- Has one brother, Hunter, and one sister, Shelbie.
- Majoring in Integ Study-Hlth & Exerc Study.
Conlee Crossno Bye Week Press Conference
Tuesday, September 23
Jody Wright Bye Week Press Conference
Tuesday, September 23
09-22-25 Coach Ryan Miller Press Conference
Monday, September 22
09-22-25 Mason Miller & Fred King Press Conference
Monday, September 22
