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AJ Barner Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
24
Height / weight
6'6", 251 lb
Experience
3rd season
Drafted
2024 R4, #121

2026 Season

PPR PPG
7.7
Pos rank
TE22
Rostered
26%

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AJ Barner Bio

AJ Barner is a tight end for the Seattle Seahawks, where he wears No. 88. Born May 3, 2002, in Aurora, OH, he attended Aurora and played college football at Indiana and then Michigan.

The Seattle Seahawks selected Barner in round 4, pick 121, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Seattle Seahawks on April 27, 2024.

In 37 regular-season games since 2024, he has caught 90 passes for 854 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

1 stop with 1 team in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Seahawks2024–now Seattle Seahawks
854rec yds, 90 rec, 10 TD · 37 games
Best: 147.3 pts (2025)
Regular-season receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

  1. Seattle Seahawks Current team2024–present

    Selected in round 4, pick 121, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 23 of 37 games. Member of the Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks.

  2. College: Indiana, Michigan

3 seasons of history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Trades and Team Changes

  1. TradedTraded by the Denver Broncos to the Seattle Seahawks for WR Troy Franklin and WR Devaughn Vele.
  2. DraftedSelected by the Seattle Seahawks in round 4, pick 121.

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About AJ Barner: Bio FAQ

How old is AJ Barner?

AJ Barner is 24 years old. He was born on May 3, 2002. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.

How tall is AJ Barner?

AJ Barner is 6 feet 6 inches tall (6'6"), listed at 251 pounds, and plays tight end for the Seattle Seahawks.

How much does AJ Barner weigh?

AJ Barner weighs 251 pounds, his listed weight on the Seattle Seahawks roster. He is listed at 6'6".

What number does AJ Barner wear?

AJ Barner wears number 88 for the Seattle Seahawks. He plays tight end.

What position does AJ Barner play?

AJ Barner plays tight end for the Seattle Seahawks, wearing number 88. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.

What team does AJ Barner play for?

AJ Barner plays for the Seattle Seahawks as a tight end. He has been with the Seahawks since 2024.

Where did AJ Barner go to college?

AJ Barner played college football at Michigan, after attending Aurora (OH). The Seattle Seahawks drafted him out of Michigan in 2024.

When was AJ Barner drafted?

The Seattle Seahawks selected AJ Barner in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 121st overall pick, out of Michigan.

What round was AJ Barner drafted in?

AJ Barner was a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, taken 121st overall by the Seattle Seahawks.

What pick was AJ Barner in the NFL Draft?

AJ Barner was the 121st overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round.

Where is AJ Barner from?

AJ Barner went to high school in Ohio, at Aurora, before playing college football at Michigan.

When is AJ Barner's birthday?

AJ Barner's birthday is May 3. He was born on May 3, 2002 and is 24 years old.

How long has AJ Barner been in the NFL?

2026 is AJ Barner's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024 as a fourth-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks. View his career statistics.

What teams has AJ Barner played for?

AJ Barner has played for the Seattle Seahawks. View his career statistics.

Has AJ Barner won a Super Bowl?

Yes. AJ Barner was a member of the Seattle Seahawks team that won Super Bowl LX after the 2025 season.