Tim Barnes (American football)

Tim Barnes (born May 14, 1988) is an American football center for the St. Louis Rams in the National Football League. He played college football at Missouri. He signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on July 26, 2011.

Early years
He attended Pettis County Northwest High school in which he has earned numerous All-State, All-Conference and All-District honors.

College career
He played College football at Missouri. He was selected to the 2007 2nd-Team Academic All-Big 12. He was named 2009 Team Underclassmen Leadership Award. He was a key part of the Missouri Tigers offense that was ranked eighth nationally in total offense by averaging (484.14 yards per game) and sixth in the NCAA in scoring offense (42.21 ppg), while coming in fourth in the nation in passing offense with an average of (330.36 ypg). As the Missouri Tigers offensive line was ranked 16th nationally in fewest quarterback sacks allowed (1.21 per game).

Baltimore Ravens
On July 26, 2011, He signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. On September 3, 2011, He was released.

St. Louis Rams
On September 13, 2011, He signed with the St. Louis Rams to join the practice squad. On January 2, 2012, He re-signed with the team. On August 31, 2012, He was released. On September 2, 2012, He was signed to the practice squad. On September 14, 2012, He was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad.