TRANSACTIONS: Signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.
TRANSACTIONS: Signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.
COLLEGE:
Finished his collegiate career with 189 combined tackles (112 solo), 5.5 sacks, 18 tackles for loss two interceptions, nine passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery over 53 games played
Academic All-Big Ten recipient
Played in 10 games with six starts at linebacker
Recorded a sack and tied a career high with two tackles for loss vs. Toledo (9/2/23)
As a junior in 2022, was an All-Big Ten honorable mention (coaches and media)
Academic All-Big Ten recipient
Started all 13 games at linebacker
46 tackles, 8.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, two pass breakups, and one quarterback hurry on the season
Team captain in 2022-23
Sixth on the team in tackles (46)
Third on the team in TFLs (8.5)
Illinois' Paul and Tiz Bresee/Illini FamILLy Award winner
PERSONAL:
Born Nov. 23, 2000
Son of Darlene Shinault and Melvin Barnes
Four brothers, Tyler, Justyn, Meltavious, and Darrion
Played for head coach Marcus Wimberly at Cordova
Led Cordova to the 2017 Tennessee 4A state title
Also wrestled and participated in track and field in high school
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