NFL Draft Profile: Zaire Barnes, Linebacker, Western Michigan Broncos
Zaire Barnes
Western Michigan Broncos
#3
Pos: LB
Ht: 6012
Wt: 224
Hand: 878
Arm: 3200
Wing: 7468
40: 4.70
DOB: 9/3/1999
Hometown: Mundelein, IL
High School: Carmel Catholic
Eligibility: 2023
Background:
Originally from Mundelein, Illinois. He attended Carmel Catholic High School and was rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports. Played at Western Michigan University. He played in all thirteen games as a freshman, totaling fifteen tackles. During his sophomore season, he played in eleven games, totaling twenty nine tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss. He suffered an injury that kept him out of the 2020 season. As a junior, he played in thirteen games, totaling sixty eight tackles, which was tied for ranked first on the team, seven tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and three fumble recoveries. He had an outstanding senior season, totaling ninety three tackles, which ranked first on the team, 4.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, one forced fumble, and three forced fumbles. Declared for the 2023 NFL Draft.
