Football Bio –
Selected in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, he is known for his stout interior frame, high motor, and exceptional run-stopping capability. Actively healthy and progressing through his rookie training camp. College: South Carolina. Selected in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, he is known for his stout interior frame, high motor, and exceptional run-stopping capability. Pre-draft testing: 5.10-second 40, 31.5-inch vertical, 9-foot broad jump and 31 bench-press reps across the combine/pro-day process. NFL/Chargers summary: Entered the 2026 Chargers program as a rookie competing for a roster or developmental role.
HEIGHT
6' 3"
WEIGHT
327
EXPERIENCE
Rookie
COLLEGE
South Carolina
2026 Outlook
Barrett made the 53 as a rookie and will begin his career as rotational interior depth. His size and power give the Chargers another early-down option while he develops behind the veteran core.
Career Highlights
Selected in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, he is known for his stout interior frame, high motor, and exceptional run-stopping capability. Actively healthy and progressing through his rookie training camp. Barrett finished his South Carolina career as a team captain and earned All-SEC recognition from multiple outlets. The Chargers selected him in Round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft as a developmental interior run defender.
Personal Life
Barrett is from Goldsboro, North Carolina, and attended Eastern Wayne High School, where he was an honor-roll student and team captain. He graduated from South Carolina with a degree in sport and entertainment management and earned repeated SEC academic honors during his college career. He has kept most details about his immediate family and relationships private.