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Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden fantasy football takes on AJ Barner
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden about AJ Barner.
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All Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden insights about AJ Barner
PositiveMatchupJul 3, 2026
The new Seahawks offensive coordinator comes from the San Francisco 49ers, a team known for utilizing tight ends effectively (Kyle Youchecks, George Kittle, Tonga), suggesting Barner could benefit from similar scheme utilization.PositiveRoleJul 3, 2026
Already had a strong skill set as a run blocker coming into the league, functioning like a sixth offensive lineman, with his receiving game growing each year and potentially taking another leap in year three.PositiveProjectionJul 3, 2026
Scored five of six touchdowns in the red zone last year; the Seahawks were seventh in red zone drives per game, providing consistent scoring opportunities.PositiveRoleJul 3, 2026
One of the most underrated tight ends in the league; the Seahawks run 21 and 12 personnel 58% of the time, and Barner will be on the field for those snaps alongside either Arroyo or Oots.PositiveSleeperJul 3, 2026
A true sleeper with potential to finish as a low-end tight end one; played 95% snaps in the Super Bowl and 90% in the conference championship, demonstrating he's a full-time player when it matters.PositiveSleeperJul 3, 2026
A.J. Barner, 24, is identified as a true sleeper for the Seahawks who could finish as a low-end tight end one and played 95% of snaps in the Super Bowl.PositiveValueJun 17, 2026
Hayden prefers AJ Barner as a late-round tight end option over Chigoziem Okonkwo, suggesting he offers better value in that range.PositiveRoleJun 9, 2026
Barner is teetering on being a top-10 tight end in the league overall and will likely be the primary tight end for Seattle, with Elijah Aroyo unable to displace him.PositiveSleeperJun 9, 2026
Barner is a late-round tight end target this year and is really good, with the Seattle depth chart up for grabs beyond JSN, making him a strong value pick.