University of Houston Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 22
Dorian Barnes
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 5-8
- Weight:
- 155
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- North Shore HS
High School
Personal
- Prepped at North Shore
- 2025 UIL 6A-Division I State Champion
- 2023 6A-Division I runner up
- All-District 23-6A Second-Team selection
- 21 career games played at North Shore
- 917 career receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns
- Single-season high 516 receiving yards on 21 receptions for seven receiving touchdowns as a senior in 2025
- Also rushed for 99 yards on seven carries with a touchdown in 2025
- Returned seven kickoffs in 2025 for 171 yards
Personal
- Nickname: DJ
- Hobbies: watching Netflix and gaming
- Dream job outside of football: business owner of an iconic brand
- Played with Kaleb Thomas at North Shore high school in 2024
- Chose UH because of the environment
- One word to describe himself on the field: fast
- If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: chicken alfredo
- His motivation for playing hard is his family and to accomplish his dreams
- Favorite childhood memory: playing basketball with his brothers and friends
Press Conference: Head Coach Willie Fritz Speaks to Media on the 2026 Transfer Portal Class
Wednesday, February 04
Postgame Press Conference: Football vs. LSU (Texas Bowl)
Sunday, December 28
Highlights: Houston 38, LSU 35 (Texas Bowl)
Sunday, December 28
Press Conference: Head Coach Willie Fritz Previews Texas Bowl vs. LSU
Monday, December 22
