Amiri Barnes
Amiri Barnes is a three-star recruit from Katy, TX, out of Cy Lakes (No. 1,806 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Iowa State's 8 games this season.
Where Barnes comes from
- Katy, TX
- Cy Lakes
- About 850 miles from Jack Trice Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,806 in the 2026 class.
Where Barnes fits
Iowa State lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Iowa State defensive backs with a game this season
Iowa State is 4-4. Next: at Baylor, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Katy, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jimmy Rogers
Pass share
41.5%
207 pass / 292 run
Plays / game
62.4
8 games
Team sack rate
5.9%
238 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Iowa State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and man coverage.
Iowa State has produced 8 All-Conference defensive backs. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Anthony Johnson Jr. went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Joined Iowa State in 2026
- 2026 Iowa State RogersYear 1 · Games –
- High school Cy LakesKaty, TX · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,806 in the 2026 class. Signed with Iowa State.
2026
- Signed with Iowa StateThree-star, out of Cy Lakes