LB · New York Giants
Zaire Barnes
Age 26 · 185 cm (6'1") · 105 kg · Born Sep 3, 1999 · Western Michigan
NFL career
2023
debut year
2026
last season
4
seasons
#46
jersey
College: Western Michigan
2023 NFL Draft
Rd 6
round
#184
overall pick
NYJ
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2025 to 2025 · 8 games.
Defense
16solo tackles
1.0sacks
0INTs
0def TDs
Stats by season
1 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Defense
| Year | Team | G | Tackles | Sacks | Int | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | New York Giants | 8 | 16 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
Games during career · New York Giants
Most recent results for the franchise while Zaire Barnes was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
34–17 vs Cowboys
2025-18 · Jan 4, 2026 · REGULAR
W
34–10 @ Raiders
2025-17 · Dec 28, 2025 · REGULAR
L
13–16 vs Vikings
2025-16 · Dec 21, 2025 · REGULAR
L
21–29 vs Commanders
2025-15 · Dec 14, 2025 · REGULAR
L
15–33 @ Patriots
2025-13 · Dec 1, 2025 · REGULAR
L
27–34 @ Lions
2025-12 · Nov 23, 2025 · REGULAR
L
20–27 vs Packers
2025-11 · Nov 16, 2025 · REGULAR
L
20–24 @ Bears
2025-10 · Nov 9, 2025 · REGULAR
Other "Barnes" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Active player
External profiles
Western Michigan alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Western Michigan.
Bilhal Kone
CB · 2025 · Ravens
Keni-H Lovely
CB · 2025 · Jaguars
Ralph Holley
DT · 2025 · Browns
Marshawn Kneeland
DE · 2024 · Cowboys
A.J. Thomas
DB · 2022 · Patriots
Mike Caliendo
G · 2022 · Chiefs
Skyy Moore
WR · 2022 · Packers
Wesley French
C · 2022 · Browns
Dee Eskridge
WR · 2021 · Dolphins
Jaylon Moore
OT · 2021 · Chiefs
2023 NFL Draft · Round 6 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#178
#179
Eric Scott
DAL
Karl Brooks
DT · GNB
#180
Kei'Trel Clark
CB · ARI
#181
Josh Hayes
DB · TAM
#182
#183
Tre'Vius Tomlinson
LAR
JL Skinner
SAF · DEN
#185
Parker Washington
WR · JAX
#186
Jaelyn Duncan
OT · TEN
#187
Kayshon Boutte
WR · NWE
#188
Tanner McKee
QB · PHI
#189
Ochaun Mathis
LB · LAR
#190
Luke Wypler
C · CLE
LB peers of the era
Other LBs who debuted within five seasons of Zaire Barnes.
Abraham Beauplan
Debut 2023 · #48 · Lions
Amari Burney
Debut 2023 · #56 · Raiders
Andre Carter II
Debut 2023 · #55 · Commanders
Andre Jones Jr.
Debut 2023 · #75 · Bills
Anfernee Orji
Debut 2023 · #59 · Titans
Austin Ajiake
Debut 2023 · #58 · Colts
Ayinde Eley
Debut 2023 · Panthers
BJ Ojulari
Debut 2023 · #9