AJ Barner

Seattle Seahawks
Tight End #88

Personal

Age	24
Birthdate	May 3, 2002
Height	6'6"
Weight	251 lb

Draft

College	Michigan
Year	2024
Pick	Round: 4, Overall: 121
Team	SEA

Fantasy Value

Player News

AJ Barner: AJ Barner Off the Fantasy Radar Until Further Notice

Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner is not a fantasy option in Week 3 against the Washington Commanders. Barner is not receiving enough volume in an offense that runs through wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Three targets in two games are not enough to move the needle for fantasy, despite Barner scoring a rushing touchdown in Week 2. The good news is that Barner has been on the field for at least 80% of the snaps in both games. Additionally, Smith-Njigba is unlikely to command a 44% target share for a full season. With quarterback Sam Darnold (glute) returning from injury this week, the passing attack stands to balance out to something closer to what it was in 2025. Even so, leave Barner on waivers until he displays more involvement in this passing offense.

Sep. 25, 2026 2:23 PM EST