Tayden Barnes
SAF · #3 · 
New Mexico State · SR · 5'9" · 185 · Amarillo, TX
Transferred from CIN · Projected NB starter
19 2025 tackles
0 · 1 2025 sacks · TFL
0 2025 INT + PD
24 Career games (11 starts)
Career
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Tackles | Sacks | TFL | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Cincinnati | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | New Mexico State | 12 | 11 | 55 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
2025 Percentile vs SAFs
Tackles per game 1.6 45
Havoc plays 1 53
INT + pass breakups 0 0
Forced fumbles 0 0
The situation
New Mexico State 2025 defense ›Explosive rate allowed 10.5% 63
Line yards per carry allowed 2.8 22
Sack rate 4.1% 12
2025 Game log
with Cincinnati
BGSU
BAYWeeks with a recorded defensive stat.
Recruiting
2023 class · 247 compositeHigh school recruit