Karsen Barnhart is a Michigan kid through and through. Growing up in Paw Paw, Michigan, Barnhart played his high school ball at Paw Paw High School where he was a leader on and off the field. As part of the Peer Assistant Leaders community, Paw Paw leadership conference and a freshman orientation leader, Barnhart made a big difference in his high school community.
Barnhart was named a captain for his junior and senior seasons in high school.
We’ve always seen Barnhart on the offensive line, but in high school he was actually catching passes for touchdowns. The big fella hauled in 12 catches for 120 yards and a touchdown during his junior season and had five receptions for 89 yards and two touchdowns as a senior.