There’s now only 49 days until the Texas Tech Red Raiders take on the Ole Miss Rebels. Today, we’re going to be talking about our number 49, Michael Barden. Barden is a senior placekicker that has also served as the team’s punter in the past. Last year, he served as the team’s main kickoff man and also stepped in to kick extra points and a handful of field goals while Clayton Hatfield was down with an injury.
Barden went to Austin Westlake High School in Austin, Texas. He originally committed to the Air Force Academy out of High School but came to Texas Tech instead.