Bears signed T Caden Barnett.

28 April 2026

Barnett (6’4/316) is a durable, ascending interior prospect who started games at tackle before kicking inside to right guard, logging 750 snaps in 2025 with a well-rounded developmental profile. His 9.54 RAS highlights elite athletic traits for the position, pairing outstanding short-area quickness with the ability to execute reach blocks, climb to the second level and mirror interior rushers in pass protection. Barnett allowed just a 1.5 percent pressure rate with one sack across 410 pass-block snaps, showcasing balance and recovery ability. He flashes the raw strength and functional length to generate movement in the run game, but his 3.5 percent run-block blown block rate and inconsistent sustain skills point to a player still learning to consistently translate traits into finishing power. Barnett’s tape shows a mauling mentality and competitive demeanor, though he must better harness his leverage, hand placement and play strength to fully unlock his athletic upside. His experience across multiple positions and durability (48 career games) further boost his projection as a scheme-diverse option with developmental upside. There’s certainly room to inch in to the Bears roster as a UDFA, this is a good fit for the “Vanilla Gorilla.”