Joel Barone

Christ follower, husband, father, friend, lover of people and always hungry to learn.

[Colby Barone @colbybarone2027]

Grateful to be recognized as a top linebacker in TN headed into the 2026 season! Going to be a big year!

@Tennessean

@LAmustangFB @DilfersDimes @coach_smcgowan @ChrisBergeski @CoachJanecek @RickyCiccone @CoachBobbit @Coach_Barlow @Coach_Mul @CoachTBarr @PrepRedzoneTN @CSmithScout

[Chris Smith @CSmithScout]

#TN2027 Lipscomb Linebacker .....#PRZTN

New Offer: #Brown .......#Bears #IvyLeague

#Mustangs #MidTN27

#CSS #TNHSFB

https://t.co/kfGo9Dn1fJ

[Colby Barone @colbybarone2027]

#AGTG After a great camp and conversation with @BrownHCPerry I’m incredibly blessed to receive my 2nd Division 1 offer from @BrownU_Football! Honored to have the opportunity to play where my father left his legacy.

@CoachTBarr @DilfersDimes @LAmustangFB @CSmithScout @CSmithMedia @Coach_Mul @coachDjackson1 @CoachFrizBrownU @PrepRedzoneTN @TnVarsity @drew_toennies

[Colby Barone @colbybarone2027]

Excited to compete at @BrownU_Football tonight for camp under the lights!! Thank you @Coach_Mul and @coachDjackson1 for the invite!

@CoachTBarr @CSmithScout @CSmithMedia @BrownHCPerry @CoachFrizBrownU @LAmustangFB @DilfersDimes

[Colby Barone @colbybarone2027]

Had an awesome camp at @yalefootball today! Moved well, 30ft club for triple broad jump, and got better at all aspects of my game. Grateful for the opportunity to work some individual pass rush drills with @CoachJanecek. Thank you @coach_smcgowan and @coach_cahill for coaching me up today! #ThisIsYale

@CoachTBarr @ChrisBergeski @YUFBRecruiting @CSmithScout @CSmithMedia @LAmustangFB @DilfersDimes

[Colby Barone @colbybarone2027]

Thank you @PrepRedzoneTN for the write up! Going to be an explosive year!

@LAmustangFB @CSmithScout @drew_toennies @CSmithMedia @DilfersDimes @CoachTBarr

[Conner Smith @CSmithMedia]

The Tennessee class of 2027 is loaded with talent, but many are flying under the radar heading into the summer.

In this article, I’ll be highlighting the most underrated linebackers who need more exposure.

Read about them in the link below

https://t.co/AUIZR4W8eD

[Colby Barone @colbybarone2027]

Excited to compete at @CycloneFB tomorrow! Thanks again @ISURogers3 for the invite!

@CSmithScout @CSmithMedia @CoachTBarr @RickyCiccone

[Colby Barone @colbybarone2027]

Another great training session this past weekend! Ready to go camping this summer

@CSmithScout @CSmithMedia @DilfersDimes @LAmustangFB @CoachTBarr

[Colby Barone @colbybarone2027]

Great footwork session at @LAmustangFB heading into camp season! See you soon at @CycloneFB on 6/4!!

@CSmithScout @DilfersDimes @PrepRedzoneTN

[Colby Barone @colbybarone2027]

Blessed to be ranked #12 LB in Tennessee by @PrepRedzone‼️Excited for another breakout season this fall.

2025 SEASON:
✅107 tot tackles (76 solo)
✅8+ TFL
✅ALL-STATE (6A)
✅ALL-REGION
✅ALL-AREA

@CSmithScout @CSmithMedia @drew_toennies @PrepRedzoneTN @CoachTBarr @BielBryce @cspulliam @YUFBRecruiting @Crim_Recruiting @BrownU_Football @Coach_Mul @PennFBrecruit @CoachGilmore_2 @coach_smcgowan @CoachJanecek @ChrisBergeski @coach_craw @Coach_Amakihe @Coach_Barlow @JeffNorrid1 @ISURogers3 @RickyCiccone @CycloneFB @COACHJJ_CYCLONE

[David Horner @DHornerClan]

Playin' ball and Talkin' ball is what this was built for! Let's Go!

[Matthew_Horner2027 @Matt_Horner2027]

Thank you @CoachB_Blackmon from @ETSUFootball for coming by @wcsIHSfootball to visit with me today! Go Bucs!

[Colby Barone @colbybarone2027]

Thank you @CoachGilmore_2 for coming to talk about @PennFB with me today! Loved hearing about the program and hopeful to get on campus this summer!

@CSmithScout @CoachTBarr @PrepRedzoneTN @PennFBrecruit

[Colby Barone @colbybarone2027]

Grateful for the opportunity to compete at the @wcsCOAthletics WILLCO Workout this past week! Thank you @VandyFootball @GoMocsFB @EKUFootball @DavidsonFB @SIU_Football @MT_FB for coming to watch me and my brothers!!

@CSmithScout @cspulliam @CoachTBarr @CSmithMedia

[Matthew_Horner2027 @Matt_Horner2027]

✅️ 2027 Quarterback
✅️ 6'6" 210lbs 🚀 Arm
Spring Practice Loading
Come see me !! 👀

[Brody Bullock @brody_bullock]

Blessed with the opportunity to go to the Wilco Workout ! Great work with the guys, ran a 4.50 & 4.52, can’t wait to keep working!
@wcsIHSfootball @wcsIHSathletics @CSmithScout @CoachCleaves1

[Colby Barone @colbybarone2027]

After much thought and prayer, I am officially announcing my transfer to Lipscomb Academy to pursue my academic and athletic career for my senior year.

Excited for this opportunity to step into a new environment and go Mustangs ⚪️🟣 #BeSetApart

@CSmithScout @CSmithMedia

[Conner Smith @CSmithMedia]

2027 LB Colby Barone is transferring to @LAmustangFB for his senior year.

He was a very productive player last season, totaling 107 tackles, six for a loss and forcing two fumbles.

#PRZTN #TN2027

[Brody Bullock @brody_bullock]

Always great to get in some work! Staying committed!