Caden Barnett
| No. 76 – Chicago Bears | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 22, 2003 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 316 lb (143 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Northwest (Justin, Texas) |
| College | Wyoming (2021–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Caden Barnett (born May 22, 2003) is an American professional football guard for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wyoming Cowboys and he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Bears in 2026.
Early life
Barnett attended Northwest High School in Justin, Texas, and committed to play college football for the Wyoming Cowboys.[1]
College career
As a freshman in 2021, Barnett did not play in any games, taking a redshirt.[2] In 2022, he appeared in 12 games, while making his first career start versus Air Force.[3] In the 2023 season, Barnett took over as the team's starting right tackle, making ten starts.[4] In 2024, he started all 12 games at right tackle.[5] During the 2025 season, Barnett started all 12 games for the Cowboys at right guard.[6] After the 2025 season, he declared for the 2026 NFL draft.[7]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+7⁄8 in (1.93 m) | 316 lb (143 kg) | 33+3⁄8 in (0.85 m) | 9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) | 6 ft 7+7⁄8 in (2.03 m) | 5.05 s | 1.73 s | 2.89 s | 4.55 s | 7.65 s | 31.0 in (0.79 m) | 8 ft 9 in (2.67 m) | 22 reps |
| All values from Pro Day[8] | ||||||||||||
Barnett was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft.[9]
References
- ↑ Taylor, Alex (June 1, 2024). "UW's Caden Barnett taking his leadership role in stride". Wyoming News. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ Thorn, Cody. "After four-year career at Wyoming, Northwest standout eyes NFL draft". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ Taylor, Alex. "Caden Barnett ready to emerge on UW's offensive line". Wyoming News. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ Rupp, Brennen (April 4, 2026). "Unpacking Future Packers: No. 23, Wyoming OL Caden Barnett". Packers Wire. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ Taylor, Alex. "Why is Wyoming's Caden Barnett always yelling?". Wyoming News. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ Thorn, Brandon. "NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Wyoming IOL Caden Barnett". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ Melo, Justin (April 5, 2026). "Why Caden Barnett Suddenly Has Surging NFL Draft Attention". NFL Draft On SI. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Caden Barnett College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ Mayer, Larry (May 8, 2026). "Roster Moves: Chicago Bears sign four draft selections, 13 undrafted free agents". ChicagoBears.com. Chicago Bears. Retrieved May 8, 2026.