Hampton Athletics Hall of Fame
The most prolific receiver in Hampton history, Johnnie Barnes went on to play four seasons in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers. Barnes played with the Pirates from 1988-91 and finished as Hampton's all-time leading receiver with 3,090 yards.
He was the team's leading receiver in each of his four seasons (1988: 941 yards, 1989: 584 yards, 1990: 621 yards, 1991: 924 yards). He had 219 receiving yards vs. Livingstone in 1988, the third most in school annals, and had 176 receiving yards against Virginia State, 10th most in Hampton history. A four-year letterman, he was named All-CIAA three times.
Barnes was a seventh-round draft choice by the Chargers in 1982 and played three seasons with the Chargers before finishing his NFL career with the Steelers.
A standout track athlete, Barnes also earned Indoor All-America honors in 1988-89, 1989-90, and 1990-91 in the 400m dash and outdoor recognition in 1989, 1990, and 1991 in the 400m dash as well as the 400m hurdles in 1991.
