​Lamarcus BarberPosition: Offensive LinePrevious College: NoneProjection: Redshirt/Scout TeamRemaining Eligibility: 4-5* years (*if 5 to play 5 goes into effect or he redshirts)Status: On ScholarshipLamarcus Barber (b. July 14, 2008) is a freshman offensive lineman from Kansas City who plans on majoring in physical education. He has already added 15 pounds to his big frame, but I still expect him to redshirt in 2026.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBarber prepped under head coach Joel Applebee at Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, where he was rated as the 44th-best interior offensive lineman for the Class of 2026 by Rivals, which also ranked him the fifth-best overall player in the state of Kansas. (He also showed great promise as a high school wrestler.)He picked up first-team all-state honors as a junior and senior from The Wichita Eagle, KSHSAA Covered and Sports in Kansas after he helped to lead the Jaguars to the sectional round of the state playoffs each of the last two seasons. Said director of player personnel and high school relations Taylor Braet of this in-state prospect:Lamarcus is awesome. He originally grew up in Junction City, so it was really great to get a guy from that area. He’s a hard worker, a great kid, and his media stuff on Sports in Kansas is always fun because he talks about how he’s going to go after somebody in a game. I’m excited to see what he does here. He has a bright future.Barber prepped at Mill Valley with current K-State safeties Mikey Bergeron and Blake Jay, as well as offensive lineman Gus Hawkins.He signed with K-State over offers from Arkansas State and Iowa State, as well as interest from Arkansas, Boston College, Drake, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Hear more about Barber from his high school OL coach.