Is Arnold Barnes III starting?
Arnold Barnes III is listed 3rd string at RB for Iowa State Cyclones.
Arnold Barnes III is listed RB #3 for Iowa State at 62 OVR.
See full Iowa State Cyclones depth chart ›The Story
Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of KIPP Booker T. Washington, ranked #990 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 217 rushing yards, 0 rush TD. That's 10% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 62 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #3
- Class
- SR/TR
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Transfer
- Tulane
Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| — | 217 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8647
- National Rank
- #990
- High School
- KIPP Booker T. Washington
- Hometown
- New Orleans, LA
Why this rating?
On a 78-rated offense; 46th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.91 for competition level) put them -2 vs unit starters → 62. Capped to the teammate ahead of them on the depth chart.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at RB · Iowa State Cyclones
- 1077Cameron PettawayStarter
- 22162Aiden Flora
- 3362Arnold Barnes IIIYou
- 42258Ryver Peppers
- 52047Caleb Francois
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.