In which BracketCat counts down the 34th day until kickoff with a profile of running back Alex Barnes.
| Previous College: None Projection: Redshirt Status: On Scholarship |
Brandon Alex Barnes (b. Oct. 27, 1996) is a 3-star running back who graduated from high school in December and enrolled at K-State a semester early. He will battle for playing time as a true freshman, although he'll likely redshirt.
Barnes played under head coach Tom Nickelson at Pittsburg High School, where he led the Purple Dragons to a 9-2 record and the quarterfinals of the state championship during a stellar senior season.