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AJ Barner
TESeattle Seahawks
6'6" · 251 lbs · Age 24 · Yr 3 · 36 GP · Michigan · Rd 4, Pick 121 (2024)
AJ Barner
TESeattle Seahawks
6'6" · 251 lbs · Age 24 · Yr 3 · 36 GP · Michigan · Rd 4, Pick 121 (2024)
6'6" · 251 lbs · Age 24 · Yr 3 · 36 GP · Michigan · Rd 4, Pick 121 (2024)
Injury Status
No Report
No active injury designation.
Weekly reports clear in the offseason. Last on file: Wk 10, 2025, Questionable (Calf) · 4 months ago.
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2026 Season
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FP/G
4.0
Tgt/G
2.4
Rec/G
24.4
Rec YDs/G
0.0
Rec TDs/G
89%
Snap%
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AJ Barner is a 3rd-year tight end for the Seattle Seahawks. Listed at age 24, 6'6", 251 lbs. Drafted in the 4th round (121st overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Michigan. In 2026 he played 5 games and recorded 12 receptions, 122 receiving yards, 20 targets, ranking 28th among NFL TEs. Across 36 games over 3 seasons, his career totals include 94 career receptions, 886 career receiving yards, 10 career receiving TDs. Current Madden NFL overall rating: 75. Browse AJ Barner's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Ct% | Rec Yds | Yds/G | Rec TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 20 | 12 | 60.0 | 122 | 24.4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 17 | 68 | 52 | 76.5 | 519 | 30.5 | 6 | 14 | 1 |
| 2024 | 14 | 38 | 30 | 78.9 | 245 | 17.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 126 | 94 | 74.6 | 886 | 24.6 | 10 | 15 | 2 |
| Avg | 12.0 | 42.0 | 31.3 | 295.3 | 3.3 | 5.0 | 0.7 |
Next Gen Stats: Receiving
Avg. separation at catch and YAC-over-expected isolate route-running and after-the-catch skill from raw target volume.
| Yr | Tm | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch | Sep | Cush | YAC+ | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SEA | 20 | 12 | 122 | 0 | 60.0% | 3.61 | 4.5 | +1.35 | 2.2 |
| 2025 | SEA | 68 | 52 | 519 | 6 | 76.5% | 4.10 | 4.6 | +0.78 | 4.8 |
Source: NFL Next Gen Stats via nflverse. Regular season only; coverage starts 2016. Color tone reflects percentile rank among qualified players that season.
PFR Advanced: Receiving
YBC/YAC splits, average depth of target, drops, and broken tackles. Passer rating when targeted captures how often the QB throws their way and how well it works.
| Yr | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | ADoT | YBC/R | YAC/R | BTk/R | Drop % | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SEA | 3 | 12 | 8 | 1.4 | 0.90 | 10.40 | 0.250 | 0.0% | 54.2 |
| 2025 | SEA | 17 | 68 | 52 | 4.5 | 4.80 | 5.20 | 0.058 | 2.9% | 114.8 |
| 2024 | SEA | 17 | 38 | 30 | 3.6 | 2.70 | 5.50 | 0.033 | 7.9% | 117.7 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.
Availability
5-Year Availability92%
2026 Season100%
Shutdown Seasons0 of 5