Lorenzo Barnes
Freshman linebacker on South Florida's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 210 lb · Marianna, FL · Gadsden County HS
Recruiting
LB recruit
No. 1654 nationally · Signed with South Florida
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 linebacker on South Florida's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to South Florida in 2026.
Lorenzo Barnes
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with South Florida3-star out of Gadsden County
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Brian Hartline
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for South Florida -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
South Florida has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2011. Jacquian Williams went on to the NFL out of this room (2011).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
South Florida
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · South Florida
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +10 net (44 in / 34 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
South Florida · Last season: 9-4 (AP #25) · Talent rank #52 · 2026 recruiting class #90
Background
X: @ZoBarnes2 Instagram: @_Zothatboii HIGH SCHOOL: Transferred to Gadsden County High School for his senior season...posted 95 tackles, two sacks, three forced fumbles and two pass breakups as a junior at Marianne High...helped team go 10-1 and win a district title...a multi-sport athlete who als...
The linebacker corps · South Florida
- #25Zavier Hamilton37 tackles · 2025
- #10Shamar Meikle28 tackles · 2025
- #6Rodney Hill18 tackles · 2025
- #45Marshon Oxley15 tackles · 2025
- #30Lorenzo Barnesno box-score line yet
11 more on the roster · South Florida team page