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Tight End · Seattle Seahawks · From Aurora, OH · Drafted 2024, round 4, pick 121
AJ Barner is an NFL tight end who has played for Seattle Seahawks. In NFL (2024–2026) he has 97 catches for 902 yards and 10 touchdowns. In college (2020–2023) he has 63 catches for 604 yards and 5 touchdowns. He played college football at Indiana, Michigan. This page lists every season, his 2026 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
AJ Barner Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
AJ Barner Receiving Stats by Season
Where He Ranks in 2026
- EPA per Target: -0.39, #33 of 34
- Catch Rate Over Expected: -4.6%, #33 of 34
- Receiving Yards: 138, #29 of 101
- Receptions: 15, #24 of 101
- Yards per Target: 5.8, #29 of 34
- Target Share: 12.8%, #27 of 34
Quarterbacks Who Threw to Him in 2026
- Sam Darnold: 12 of 21 for 117 yards, 0 TD
AJ Barner 2026 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs New England Patriots | W 13-10 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Week 2 | at Arizona Cardinals | W 31-7 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Week 3 | at Washington Commanders | L 31-33 | 9 | 5 | 69 | 0 |
| Week 4 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 30-23 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Week 5 | vs San Francisco 49ers | L 29-32 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 0 |
| Week 6 | at Denver Broncos | L 14-17 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
AJ Barner College Career
FBS seasons at Indiana, Michigan. Counting stats are the official NCAA lines.
AJ Barner College Receiving Stats by Season
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