Alonza Barnett Explained

Alonza Barnett III (born June 3, 2003)^[1] is an American football quarterback for the James Madison Dukes.

Early life and high school

Barnett attended Grimsley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the James Madison Dukes over other schools such as Army, Charlotte, and Georgia State.^{[2] [3]}

College career

During Barnett's first collegiate season in 2022, he completed his one pass attempt for 15 yards, while also adding 15 yards on the ground.^{[4] [5]} In 2023, he completed just three of his eleven pass attempts for 15 yards and an interception, while also adding a touchdown on the ground.^[6] Heading into the 2024 season, Barnett was named the Dukes' starting quarterback.^{[7] [8]} In the 2024 season opener, Barnett threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 89 yards, as he helped James Madison to a win over Charlotte.^[9] In week four, Barnett had a breakout game, completing 22 of his 34 passes for 388 yards and five touchdowns, while also rushing for 99 yards and two touchdowns, as he set the James Madison total touchdown record in a single game, as he helped the Dukes to a 70-50 upset win over North Carolina.^[10]

Statistics

James Madison Dukes
Season	Games			Passing								Rushing
	GP	GS	Record	Cmp	Att	Pct	Yds	Avg	TD	INT	Rtg	Att	Yds	Avg	TD
2022	2	0	—	1	1	100.0	14	14.0	0	0	217.6	4	15	3.8	0
2023	2	1	1–0	3	11	27.3	15	1.4	0	1	20.5	5	29	5.8	1
2024	10	10	8–2	177	299	59.2	2,226	7.4	22	2	144.7	108	395	3.7	7
Career	14	11	9–2	181	311	58.2	2,255	7.3	22	3	140.5	117	439	3.8	8

Personal life

Barnett is the nephew of former NFL defensive lineman, Troy Barnett.^[11]

External links

• James Madison Dukes bio

Notes and References

1. alonzabiii. 1532873368902549506. ❤️. September 22, 2024.
2. Web site: Vernon . Jeremy . Former Grimsley quarterback Alonza Barnett III leads James Madison to win over UNC . WFMY News . September 22, 2024.
3. Web site: Madia . Greg . QB Barnett III Is First On Board For '22 Class . Daily News Record . June 20, 2021 . September 22, 2024.
4. Web site: Alonza Barnett III 2022 Game Logs . Sports Reference . September 22, 2024.
5. Web site: Harper . Catie . Barnett Ready To Make The Most Out Of Second Chance At JMU . Daily News-Record . 14 August 2024 . September 22, 2024.
6. Web site: Haren . Jarvis . 'Before the blessings, you always have humble beginnings': Barnett reflects on lessons learned from 2023 opener . WHSV.com . 22 August 2024 . September 22, 2024.
7. Web site: Fleischman . Noah . Before Barnett Was JMU's Quarterback, He Was A Proven Winner At Grimsley High School . Daily News-Record . 30 August 2023 . September 22, 2024.
8. Web site: Harper . Catie . QB Alonza Barnett earns Dukes' starting job and leads team to win . Daily News-Record . September 2024 . September 22, 2024.
9. Douglas . Stephen . JMU Quarterback Earned Unsportsmanlike Conduct Penalty for One Wild Flop . Sports Illustrated . September 2024 . September 22, 2024.
10. Web site: Effress . Sarah . JMU football score: Alonza Barnett III, Dukes drop 53 first-half points in record-setting upset win vs. UNC . Sporting News . September 22, 2024.
11. Web site: Alonza Barnett III - Football . James Madison University Athletics . September 22, 2024.