Illinois Fighting Illini#24 · RB Javari Barnett
64 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 210 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Tampa, FL
Javari Barnett is a RB (#24) for Illinois, from Tampa, FL. In the 2026 season he has 54 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, 27.0 rushing yards per game over 2 games. He has 11.4 fantasy points (PPR), 5.7 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 10
Rushing TDs 10
Receptions 3
Receiving yards 3
Total TDs 10
Scrimmage yards 9
Efficiency
Yards per carry 14
Yards per catch 3
Fantasy points 10
Receiving usage 3
Carry volume 9
Yards per touch 13
Measurables
Height 17
Weight 11
Frame 14
Experience 6
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2026 season
54
Rushing yards
1
Rushing TDs
10
Carries
5.4
Yards/carry
0
Receptions
0
Receiving yards
Javari Barnett career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ILL | 2 | 10 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.4 |
| Career | 2 | 10 | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.4 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
24
10
31
23No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Ohio State | L 19-42 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Southern Illinois | W 48-10 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowIllinois RB: #24
- ClassFreshman
- HometownTampa, FL
Javari Barnett: Illinois RB profile and stats
Javari Barnett is a RB (#24) for Illinois, from Tampa, FL. This profile tracks Javari Barnett's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Javari Barnett in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Javari Barnett play for?
Javari Barnett plays for Illinois, wearing #24 at RB.
What position does Javari Barnett play?
Javari Barnett is a RB for Illinois.
How tall is Javari Barnett?
Javari Barnett is 6-1 and weighs 210 lb.
What year is Javari Barnett in?
Javari Barnett is listed as a freshman on the Illinois roster.
Where is Javari Barnett from?
Javari Barnett is from Tampa, FL.
How many rushing yards does Javari Barnett have?
Javari Barnett has 54 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.