Zaire Barnes, LB, Western Michigan. Ranked #276 overall on the 2023 consensus board (Round 7 projection); NY Jets drafted him in Round 6, pick 184.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
53ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
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| '23 | NYJ | 7-10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| '25 | NYG | 4-13 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 46% | 53 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 16 | 2 | 0 | 46% | 53 | |
| Career | — | 16 | 2 | 0 | 46% | 53 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '23 | NYJ | 30% | 32 |
| '25 | NYG | 59% | 168 |
| Career | 44% | 200 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2023 draft class.
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Context
Height
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Weight
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
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Hand Size
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2023 draft class.
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Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Zaire Barnes leads all LBs from the 2023 draft class in career solo tackles.