West St. John quarterback Achtion Barnes is a dual-threat gaining interest in the Louisiana Class of 2027. Measuringin at 5’11” and 205 pounds he is not tall but makes up for it with his IQof the game and has a strong arm.

Barnes had an efficient year in 2025, throwing for 1,645yards and 20 touchdowns to go with 145 rush yards and three touchdownson the ground.

Lee Brecheen says Barnes play style is good fit atmany Louisiana colleges.

“I think he would be a starter for several FCS schoolsin Louisiana and outside because he fits many offenses at that level,” Brecheensays.

Barnes currently fields one offer from Millsaps Collegeand has attended camps at Nicholls State and Tulane.

A 3.85 GPA student, Barnes plans to major in civilengineering with the goal of becoming a bridge inspector followinghis playing career.

Barnes says he is constantly improving and evolving his gameand believes the changes are noticeable this season.

“If you watched me play last year, I looked like a pocketpasser,” Barnes says. “In the offseason I trained my running ability, and I’vebecome more of a dual threat.”

In addition to training year-round, Barnes playsbasketball to stay active in the off-season. He earned Second-Team 10-1AAll-District in 2025 and All-District Honorable Mention in 2026 as a SmallForward for West St. John.

Barnes comes from a football family, following in the stepsof his father who also played at West St. John and three cousins whoplayed college football at Millsaps, Southern, and LSU.

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