Austin Barnett

5'9” 205 lbs | C/0 28 | RB/LB/ATH | email : [email protected] | 3.85 GPA | Walled Lake Western HS |

[Austin Barnett @Austinbarnett29]

SOPHOMORE SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

DEFENSE

58 Tackles

9 TFL

1 Sack

OFFENSE

3 Carries

47 yards

1 TD

15.7 YPC

AWARDS

LVC All-Conference Honorable Mention

LVC All-Academic

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[Austin Barnett @Austinbarnett29]

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[Austin Barnett @Austinbarnett29]

@WLWestern_FB started the season 1-0 with a 35-31 victory over a big and physical River Rouge team. Proud of how hard we fought. I contributed several tackles, key blocks, and some catches on the night.

11 Tackles
2 TFLs
1 Sack
2 Catches
21 Rec Yds

[Austin Barnett @Austinbarnett29]

Glad to be named a captain for the @WLWestern_FB team. Ready to lead with my guys and keep grinding this season.

[Austin Barnett @Austinbarnett29]

The team had another great day of 7v7 on Tuesday. Improving every day.

[David Krall @DavidKrall5]

Had another good 7v7 outing on Tuesday night. Scored on every drive. We are building towards the fall. 🎥 ⬇️ @WLWestern_FB @coachcioroch @CoachFahr @CoachAlandt @tystevens8 @gvsufootball @CoachWooster @CoachEReinhart @CoachCJGermany @CoachGollman @CoachJReardon @TheGrantPerry @GVSU_FBRecruits @QuarterbackUniv @Csampson_QBU @SJ3_theFuture @TimonDogan1 @ChrisHawley27 @sam_12wallace @mitch1love @Austinbarnett29 @QBHitList @AllenTrieu @Bryan_Ault @statechampsmich @TheD_Zone @PrepRedzoneMI @TheQBAdvantage @MIPrepZone @MIexposure @CE_Stars7v7

[Michael Walker JR 2027 RB/ATH @MikeyWalkerJR1]

I'm excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic journey at Grand Valley State University! Thank you Coach Wooster and Coach Reardon for giving me this great opportunity! I want to thank God, my family, WLW coaches, teammates, trainers, teachers, and everyone who has supported me along the way. Your encouragement, guidance, and belief in me have helped make this dream a reality.
Your continued support will never be forgotten. The work isn't finished—it's just getting started! Go Lakers! Anchor up! #ForTheValley #WAWG ⚓️⬆️

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[David Krall @DavidKrall5]

Another productive day of 7v7 yesterday. Stacking 🧱. 🎥 ⬇️
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[Austin Barnett @Austinbarnett29]

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[Austin Barnett @Austinbarnett29]

Had a great time @ToledoFB for their prospect camp. I learned a lot from @CoachJones_25 and had great conversations with @TylerMillerCFB and @CoachPinnixUF.

[Austin Barnett @Austinbarnett29]

Had a great day at @WMU_Football camp. It was exciting to compete and showcase my talent against some great athletes. Thanks @RBCoachPaige for the coaching and feedback throughout the day.

Broad Jump: 9’2” (WMU Staff verified)
Vertical Jump: 33.4” (Jump Pad/WMU Staff verified)

[Austin Barnett @Austinbarnett29]

Went 4-0 as a team last Sunday and built some great momentum. Ready to compete at the Legacy 7-on-7 tournament.

[Austin Barnett @Austinbarnett29]

Competed at the National College Showcase at Wayne State yesterday. Appreciate the opportunity to talk to coaches and looking to build on it. #AGTG

[Austin Barnett @Austinbarnett29]

Thanks to all the coaches who visited this past week to watch the team compete! It was nice to be able to talk with so many coaches.

[WLW Football @WLWestern_FB]

Thank you to all of the schools who have been on campus this year to recruit WLW Warriors!