Kentucky Wildcats#2 · RB Jovantae Barnes
76 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 211 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Las Vegas, NV
Jovantae Barnes is a RB (#2) for Kentucky, from Las Vegas, NV. In the 2026 season he has 126 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, 42.0 rushing yards per game over 3 games. He has 20 fantasy points (PPR), 6.7 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 14
Rushing TDs 14
Receptions 13
Receiving yards 14
Total TDs 14
Scrimmage yards 14
Efficiency
Yards per carry 10
Yards per catch 15
Fantasy points 15
Receiving usage 13
Carry volume 15
Yards per touch 11
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 13
Frame 14
Experience 17
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2026 season
126
Rushing yards
1
Rushing TDs
20
Carries
6.3
Yards/carry
1
Receptions
4
Receiving yards
Jovantae Barnes career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK | 3 | 20 | 126 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 |
| 2025 | OU | 4 | 19 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 13.1 |
| 2024 | OU | 9 | 122 | 577 | 5 | 17 | 123 | 121 |
| 2023 | OU | 6 | 37 | 140 | 1 | 5 | 23 | 25.3 |
| 2022 | OU | 10 | 116 | 519 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 89.5 |
| Career | 32 | 314 | 1407 | 13 | 29 | 192 | 268.9 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
21
45
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at South Carolina | W 35-34 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs South Alabama | W 45-21 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | vs Alabama | L 17-45 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowKentucky RB: #2
- ClassSenior
- HometownLas Vegas, NV
Jovantae Barnes: Kentucky RB profile and stats
Jovantae Barnes is a RB (#2) for Kentucky, from Las Vegas, NV. This profile tracks Jovantae Barnes's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Kentucky roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Kentucky sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Jovantae Barnes in the news
All newsPreviewLSU at Kentucky: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: LSU visits Kentucky at Kroger Field. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-07RecapKentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 (Week 5, 2026)Kentucky edged South Carolina 35-34 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Now Kentucky is 4-1, 2-1 in SEC play, and South Carolina is 2-3, 0-3 in SEC play.2026-10-03RecapKentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 (Week 4, 2026)Kentucky beat South Alabama 45-21 at Kroger Field. Now Kentucky is 3-1, 1-1 in SEC play, and South Alabama is 2-2.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jovantae Barnes play for?
Jovantae Barnes plays for Kentucky, wearing #2 at RB.
What position does Jovantae Barnes play?
Jovantae Barnes is a RB for Kentucky.
How tall is Jovantae Barnes?
Jovantae Barnes is 6-0 and weighs 211 lb.
What year is Jovantae Barnes in?
Jovantae Barnes is listed as a senior on the Kentucky roster.
Where is Jovantae Barnes from?
Jovantae Barnes is from Las Vegas, NV.
How many rushing yards does Jovantae Barnes have?
Jovantae Barnes has 126 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.