Arkansas State University

2013: Named the Sun Belt Conference Special Teams Player of the Week after blocking his first career punt, which was recovered for a touchdown by teammate Raziel Valgis, in A-State’s 35-33 victory over Georgia State . . . Played in 11 games . . . Recorded a career-high four tackles against Louisiana-Monroe . . . Posted two tackles versus Ball State in the GoDaddy Bowl . . . Ended the season with nine tackles (4 solo/5 assist) and 0.5 tackles for loss . . . Former walk-on earned a scholarship prior to the start of the 2013 season . . . A-State Athletics Director’s Honor Roll member.

2012:  Played in one game (vs. Alcorn State) . . . Did not record any stats . . . Athletic Director’s Honor Roll member.

2011:  Did not participate in any games . . . Scout team member . . . ASU Athletic Director's Honor Roll member.

2010:  Redshirted and participated on the scout team . . . ASU Athletic Director's Honor Roll and Sun Belt Conference Commissioner's List member.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year varsity letterman as a cornerback . . . 6A All-State and all-conference as a senior in 2009 . . . Over 75 tackles and two interceptions as a senior . . . Participated on special teams . . . Advanced to 6A State playoffs junior and senior seasons . . . Two-time academic all-conference . . . Played in the state All-Star soccer game . . . All-state soccer player that led Mountain Home to the state championship last three seasons . . . Graduated 5th in class and carried a 4.0 GPA.

PERSONAL:  Born Oct. 23, 1991 . . . Son of Randy and Sherry Barnhill. . . Father, Randy, was an All-America offensive lineman at Arkansas State . . . On course to earn his bachelor’s degree from Arkansas State University in the summer of 2014.