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#80Grayson Barnes
Grayson Barnes is a Vertical Threat TE for Northern Illinois.
2023 Production
Receiving
23 Receptions422 Rec yards5 Rec TD
Grayson Barnes is a Vertical Threat TE for Northern Illinois.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Top-3 player at position nationally. Collective + national brand deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Boston College | W27-24 | -5.9 | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 24 | 2.13 |
| 2 | vsSouthern Illinois | L11-14 | — | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0.89 |
| 3 | @Nebraska | L11-35 | 0.3 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 5 · Rec Yds 105 · Avg 21.0 · Rec TD 1
| -0.83 |
| 4 | vsTulsa | L14-22 | -13.7 | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 17 | 1.50 |
| 5 | @Toledo | L33-35 | 3.7 | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 1.77 |
| 6 | @Akron | W55-14 | -21.6 | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 1 | 34 | 2.92 |
| 7 | vsOhio | W23-13 | -1.6 | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 1 | 58 | 1.89 |
| 8 | vsEastern Michigan | W20-13 | -12.3 | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 26 | 1.70 |
| 10 | @Central Michigan | L31-37 | -19.1 | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 22 | 0.49 |
| 13 | @Kent State | W37-27 | -26.3 | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 16 | 1.31 |
| 1 | vsArkansas State | W21-19 | -6.3 | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 1 | 35 | 1.86 |