Khalil Barnes' Homecoming to Georgia | Albany Georgia News

Albany Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 1m

Khalil Barnes, a standout defensive back who earned All-American honors at Clemson, has transferred to Georgia—his dream school—to play for the Bulldogs. Once considered a late bloomer in recruiting, Barnes made an immediate impact as a freshman and sophomore, racking up tackles and interceptions before entering the transfer portal. After weighing options, he chose Georgia, where Coach Kirby Smart lauds his maturity and intelligence. Starting both games this season in a hybrid role, Barnes called his debut emotional and the second game routine—thanks to family support and being closer to…