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Javari Barnett stats, 2026

Illinois (4–3, Big Ten). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Javari Barnett is a running back for Illinois (4–3). Among running backs this season he's 294th in rushing TDs (1), 365th in explosive runs (12+ yards) (1), 378th in rushing yards (85), in 4 games. This week: Illinois at Maryland.

Rushing yards85378th of 427 running backs
Carries18384th of 428 running backs
Rushing TDs1294th of 351 running backs
Explosive runs (12+ yards)1365th of 393 running backs

Bio

Who is Javari Barnett?

Position
Running back
Class
Freshman
Height
6-1
Weight
210 pounds
Number
No. 24
Hometown
Tampa, FL
High school
Tampa Bay Tech (Tampa, FL)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 774 in the 2026 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Javari Barnett's rushing stats

He's 294th of 351 running backs in rushing TDs (1) and 378th of 427 running backs in rushing yards (85).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards85378th of 427
Carries18384th of 428
Rushing TDs1294th of 351

The season

Javari Barnett's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 365th of 393 running backs in explosive runs (12+ yards) (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive runs (12+ yards)1365th of 393

Ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Javari Barnett's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2026Illinois18854.71000

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Javari Barnett's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playRush EPA/playTotal EPAUsage
2026Illinois-0.06-0.06-0.66%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Javari Barnett's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
3vs. Southern IllinoisW 48–103271—0
4at Ohio StateL 19–4242000
6at Michigan StateW 38–37223010
8vs. OregonW 21–10276000

FAQ

Questions about Javari Barnett

What position does Javari Barnett play?

Javari Barnett plays running back for Illinois, which is 4–3 this season.

Where is Javari Barnett from, and what year is he?

Javari Barnett is a freshman running back for Illinois, listed at 6-1 and 210 pounds, from Tampa, FL.

How tall is Javari Barnett, and how much does he weigh?

Javari Barnett is listed at 6-1 and 210 pounds on Illinois's 2026 roster.

What year is Javari Barnett?

Javari Barnett is a freshman, from the 2026 recruiting class.

Who does Javari Barnett play for?

Illinois (4–3, Big Ten), where he plays running back and wears No. 24.

Is Javari Barnett eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Javari Barnett was in the 2026 class, so his first chance is the 2029 draft.

How did Javari Barnett play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Oregon: 27 rushing yards, 6 carries. Illinois won 21–10.

Where did Javari Barnett go to high school?

Tampa Bay Tech (Tampa, FL). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 774 in the 2026 class.

What are Javari Barnett's stats this season?

85 rushing yards, 18 carries, 1 rushing TDs, 1 explosive runs (12+ yards) in 4 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Javari Barnett rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 294th of 351 in rushing TDs, 365th of 393 in explosive runs (12+ yards), 378th of 427 in rushing yards.

When does Javari Barnett play next?

Illinois visits Maryland Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM ET on FS1. The numbers' pick: Illinois.

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