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MSU football offers 2026 Florida RB Javari Barnett

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Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to a 2026 running back prospect from Florida.

Javari Barnett of Seffner, Fla. announced on Wednesday that he’s received a scholarship from the Spartans. Barnett announced the recruiting news via X (formerly known as Twitter).

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Barnett is yet to be ranked on 247Sports but is listed at 195 pounds and 6-foot-0 on his social media profile. He plays for Carrollwood Day High in Tampa, according to MaxPreps.

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