Kalon Barnes

Kalon Barnes was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but was released on the final roster cutdown. He spent the majority of the 2022 season on the Miami Dolphins practice squad, before he was signed to the Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster in mid-December.

CAREER

• Signed to the Vikings 53-man roster, Dec. 14.
• Spent training camp with the Panthers before signing to the Dolphins' practice squad.

COLLEGE - BAYLOR

• Appeared in 41 games, making 15 starts, at Baylor (2018-21), posting 69 tackles (53 solo), 17 passes defensed, 3.0 tackles for loss, three interceptions, 1.0 sack and one forced fumble.
• In 2021 as a senior, started 10 games at cornerback and recorded 23 tackles, five pass breakups, an INT and a fumble recovery on the season.
• As a junior in 2020, played in six games, including five starts at the cornerback position and tallied 13 tackles, including 2.0 TFLs, three pass breakups and an INT on the season.
• In 2019 as a sophomore, appeared in all 14 games on the year, finishing with 22 total tackles (eight solo), one forced fumble, one INT and five PBUs.
• In 2018 as a freshman, appeared in 11 of 12 games.

PREP - SILSBEE (TEXAS)

• Helped his team to 7-5 record in 2017 and recorded 600 receiving yards, nine touchdowns, four return TDs and four INTs on defense.
• Dave Campbell's Texas Football Texas Top 300.
• Four-star prospect according to ESPN.
• Ranked as the No. 52 wide receiver nationally.

KEY TRANSACTIONS

• Originally selected by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round (242nd overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.
• Signed to the Dolphins practice squad on Sept. 1, 2022.

OFF THE FIELD

• Nickname is "Boogie."
• Moved to cornerback from wide receiver during fall camp in 2018.
• Previous member of the Baylor track and field team.
• Majored in health, kinesiology and leisure studies.