Will battle a host of signal-callers to serve as the top backup behind starting quarterback Jamal Londry-Jackson this fall … was poised to compete for the role last season but sat out the campaign due to a violation of team rules … was permitted to practice with the squad last fall and split first-team reps with Logan Hallock during the spring with both Londry-Jackson and Kameron Bryant sitting out of spring drills due to injuries.

2012: Did not see game action due to a violation of team rules … practiced with the team … lost a season of eligibility.

2011: Spent redshirt freshman campaign as the squad’s No. 3 quarterback … made collegiate debut in regular-season home finale versus Western Carolina … did not attempt a pass but ran five times for 29 yards (5.8 yards per carry) against WCU.

2010: Redshirted.

High School: Two-year starter at quarterback ... was on pace to become Parkview’s all-time leading passer with 1,045 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and four interceptions before suffering a broken jaw in the fifth game of his senior season ... missed three games but returned to finish the season with 1,398 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions in just six full games ... earned all-county recognition despite playing in just six full games as a senior ... holds Parkview single-game school records for completions (22) and passing yards (330) ... honored as team’s player of the week twice ... was the first African-American quarterback in school history ... coached by Cecil Flowe ... ranked among the top 20 percent in his class academically with a 3.6 grade point average.

Personal: Full name is Kalik Gordon Barnes ... born April 22, 1992 (21 years old) ... son of Sheila and Mark Mascoll ... father, Mark Mascoll, played basketball at Providence ... uncle, Robert Phelps, also played basketball at Providence and professionally in the NBA and overseas ... majoring in marketing.