AJ Barner

Drafted by Seattle (4th round, 121st overall) on April 27, 2024.

TRANSACTIONS:

04/27/24:  Drafted by Seattle (4th round, 121st overall)

NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Set career highs in receptions (52), receiving yards (519), and touchdowns (6) during Seattle's Super Bowl LX-winning season in 2025. Was 10 for 11 in short-yardage first-down rushing situations. Hauled in four catches for 54 yards, including a 16-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter to help give Seattle a 19-0 lead, in the Super Bowl.

• Recorded a reception in 13 consecutive games in 2024, the longest streak by a rookie tight end in franchise history (Weeks 3-16). Set a career-high and tied for the team lead with five receptions for 34 yards and one touchdown at the L.A. Rams (1/5/25).

COLLEGE: Started 18 of 45 games played with Indiana (2020-22) and Michigan (2023). As a graduate student on the national champion Michigan team, started seven of 15 games and recorded 22 receptions for 249 yards and one touchdown. Was a semifinalist for the John Mackey Award and was an All-Big 10 honorable mention. Earned three letters while at Indiana, starting 11 of 30 games. Recorded 42 receptions for 361 yards and four scores. Was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, and studied management while with the Hoosiers.

PERSONAL: Prepped at Aurora High and part of a team that went 13-1 and advanced to the state semifinal game. Also played linebacker. Had 15 catches for 123 yards with four touchdowns and tallied 124 tackles on defense. Earned a three-star rating by Rivals. Was the Northeast Ohio Division III Defensive Player of the Year.