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William
BARNES
#61 Offensive Lineman
William
BARNES
#61 Offensive Lineman
Height 6'4
Weight 339 lbs
Birth Date (Age) 1999-09-28 (26)
Born Apopka, FL
School North Carolina
Status AMER

CFL: 1st season

Stamps: 1st season

 

Games played through 2025

Regular season: 0

Playoffs: 1

Grey Cup: 0

 

Acquired

Signed on June 18, 2025.

 

Pro path

  • 2025 – Originally signed by Calgary Stampeders (CFL) on Jan. 28 and released on June 1
  • 2024 – Attended rookie mini-camp with the New York Giants (NFL)
  • 2024 – Attended tryout with Cleveland Browns (NFL)
  • 2024 – Signed by DC Defenders (UFL)

 

2025

(Calgary) Barnes attended training camp with the Stampeders and saw action in two pre-season games. He was released on the final cutdown date and re-signed on June 18. Barnes started the Western Semi-Final at right tackle.

 

Notable

First game: Nov. 1, 2025 at BC (Western Semi-Final)

 

College           

Barnes played 59 games and made 21 starts over six years (2018-23) at North Carolina. In his senior season with the Tar Heels, he appeared in 12 games and made eight starts on an offensive line that helped the Tar Heels average an Atlantic Coast Conference-leading 299.2 passing yards per game and paved the way for running back Omarion Hampton to rush for 1,504 yards. During his time at North Carolina, Barnes made starts at left tackle, right tackle, left guard and right guard.

 

Personal

Barnes is an alumnus of Apopka (Fla.) High School. In his senior season with the Blue Darters, he helped his team reach the regional semifinals. Barnes was selected to play in the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, an annual high-school all-star game.

Seasons

Offence

YEAR TEAM GP
Total
0

Game Log

Game Participation Count

Year Team Regular Semi-Final Final Greycup Total
2025
CGY 0 1 0 0 1

Offence

DATE WEEK OPP
Total

Player Transactions

DATE TEAM ACTION STATUS