Khalil Barnes Returns to Georgia | College Basketball News

Khalil Barnes, the dynamic safety who grew up near Athens, is making his triumphant return home to play for the Georgia Bulldogs after transferring from Clemson. Once a Freshman All-American at Clemson, Barnes’ junior year saw a dip in production amid coaching changes and defensive struggles — but now, he’s poised to be a cornerstone starter for Georgia in a hybrid safety-linebacker role. Coach Kirby Smart praised Barnes’ experience and versatility, calling him exactly what they needed. With nearly 2,000 snaps under his belt and high praise from both teams, this move feels like a perfect second act — and Barnes even thanked Clemson for the opportunity, leaving no bad blood behind as he prepares to don UGA gear for the first time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c4568ec607fa417c