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TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 30: Ryan Williams #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is shoved out of bounds by Ashlynd Barker #27 of the Florida State Seminoles during the first quarter of a football game at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – AUGUST 30: Ryan Williams #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is shoved out of bounds by Ashlynd Barker #27 of the Florida State Seminoles during the first quarter of a football game at Doak Campbell Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images)

Butch Dill, Getty ImagesOct 11, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles safety Earl Little Jr. (0), defensive back Ashlynd Barker (27), defensive back Edwin Joseph (3), and defensive back Ja'Bril Rawls (11) celebrate after an interception during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Oct 11, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles safety Earl Little Jr. (0), defensive back Ashlynd Barker (27), defensive back Edwin Joseph (3), and defensive back Ja’Bril Rawls (11) celebrate after an interception during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Melina Myers, Melina Myers-Imagn ImagesFlorida State University defensive back Ashlynd Barker (27) sacks Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Florida State University defensive back Ashlynd Barker (27) sacks Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South CarolinaNov 8, 2025; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Ashlynd Barker (27) tackles Clemson Tigers wide receiver Tristan Smith (3) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard - GREENVILLE NEWS-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Nov 8, 2025; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Ashlynd Barker (27) tackles Clemson Tigers wide receiver Tristan Smith (3) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard – GREENVILLE NEWS-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Ken Ruinard – GREENVILLE NEWS, Ken Ruinard – GREENVILLE NEWS-USA TODAY Network Via Imagn ImagesMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Ladd McConkey #84 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs with the ball while being chased by Ashlynd Barker #27 of the Florida State Seminoles in the second quarter during the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 30: Ladd McConkey #84 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs with the ball while being chased by Ashlynd Barker #27 of the Florida State Seminoles in the second quarter during the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Getty ImagesFSU football's Ashlynd Barker walks into the first practice of preseason camp on Wednesday, July 30, 2025

FSU football’s Ashlynd Barker walks into the first practice of preseason camp on Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Liam Rooney/Tallahassee DemocratPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 4: Ashlynd Barker #27 of the Florida State Seminoles reacts following a tackle of Christian Veilleux #11 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in the fourth quarter during the game at Acrisure Stadium on November 4, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 4: Ashlynd Barker #27 of the Florida State Seminoles reacts following a tackle of Christian Veilleux #11 of the Pittsburgh Panthers in the fourth quarter during the game at Acrisure Stadium on November 4, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

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Ashlynd Barker TwitterSOUTH BEND, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 09: Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish stiff arms Ashlynd Barker #27 of the Florida State Seminoles during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 09, 2024 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 09: Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish stiff arms Ashlynd Barker #27 of the Florida State Seminoles during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on November 09, 2024 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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