Krys Barnes Green Bay Packers

If that s where barnes story ended it would be remarkable enough.

Krys barnes green bay packers. As i continue to work my way through the green bay packers 2020 undrafted free agent udfa class next up is linebacker krys barnes of ucla. Packers add rookie lb krys barnes to 53 man roster ahead of week 1. Former liberty linebacker krys barnes 51 brings down minnesota running back dalvin cook in a week one nfl game. Barnes an undrafted rookie elevated from the practice squad one day earlier made.

Krys barnes ilb barnes an undrafted free agent was released at the end of training camp. The green bay packers took a flyer on an unknown rookie named krys barnes out of ucla and he came out. A former high school teammate of packers first round pick jordan love. Krystopher nathaniel barnes born april 2 1998 is an american football linebacker for the green bay packers of the national football league nfl.

Barnes was one of 15 undrafted rookies the packers signed back in april but he didn t come to green bay lacking credentials. Packers rookie barnes using undrafted status as motivation lb krys barnes made a very productive debut against the minnesota vikings in the 43 34 win. Barnes was a starting linebacker in the packers base 3 4 defense lining up alongside veteran christian kirksey. One of the biggest surprises in week 1 for the packers was the great play of the krys barnes.

He was then signed to the active roster one day before the season opener and hasn t slowed down since. The green bay packers filled their final roster spot on saturday signing rookie linebacker krys barnes from the practice squad. He played only 15 snaps but he played well finishing with six tackles and two tackles for loss.