SMU Mustangs#8 · CB Marcellus Barnes Jr.
80 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 180 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Chattanooga, TN
Marcellus Barnes Jr. is a CB (#8) for SMU, from Chattanooga, TN. In the 2026 season he has 9 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 3
Interceptions 9
Passes defensed 12
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 8
Efficiency
Tackles per game 12
Sack rate 3
Coverage 12
Ball-hawking 9
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 11
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 4
Frame 6
Experience 13
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2026 season
9
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Marcellus Barnes Jr. career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SMU | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | SMU | 11 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | SYR | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
16
24
10
19
20
48
13No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Boston College | W 25-16 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Missouri State | W 34-24 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Louisville | L 31-41 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs UC Davis | W 56-10 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 7 | at Florida State | W 27-24 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowSMU CB: #8
- ClassJunior
- HometownChattanooga, TN
Marcellus Barnes Jr.: SMU CB profile and stats
Marcellus Barnes Jr. is a CB (#8) for SMU, from Chattanooga, TN. This profile tracks Marcellus Barnes Jr.'s season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the SMU roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where SMU sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Marcellus Barnes Jr. in the news
All newsRecapSMU beat Boston College 25-16 (Week 5, 2026)SMU beat Boston College 25-16 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Now SMU is 4-1, 2-1 in ACC play, and Boston College is 2-3, 0-2 in ACC play.2026-10-03RecapSMU beat Missouri State 34-24 (Week 4, 2026)SMU beat Missouri State 34-24 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Now SMU is 3-1, 1-1 in ACC play, and Missouri State is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapSMU beat UC Davis 56-10 (Week 2, 2026)SMU beat UC Davis 56-10 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Now SMU is 2-0, 1-0 in ACC play, and UC Davis is 0-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Marcellus Barnes Jr. play for?
Marcellus Barnes Jr. plays for SMU, wearing #8 at CB.
What position does Marcellus Barnes Jr. play?
Marcellus Barnes Jr. is a CB for SMU.
How tall is Marcellus Barnes Jr.?
Marcellus Barnes Jr. is 6-1 and weighs 180 lb.
What year is Marcellus Barnes Jr. in?
Marcellus Barnes Jr. is listed as a junior on the SMU roster.
Where is Marcellus Barnes Jr. from?
Marcellus Barnes Jr. is from Chattanooga, TN.
How many tackles does Marcellus Barnes Jr. have?
Marcellus Barnes Jr. has 9 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.