Kiandrea Barker - With a Humble Heart

One of the top running backs in his class, The Woodlands’ running back Kiandrea Barker says that his faith has played a paramount role in his life and development both on and off the field. The Arkansas native has risen through the ranks and is currently listed as a top 100 recruit in the 2025 class. Just committing to Penn State and preparing for his time there, he says that he will be trusting God throughout the process.

Drawing the attention of coaches across the nation with his speed and vision, Kiandrea’s career on the field is only just getting started. Throughout the recruiting process, Kiandrea says that he sees God in it all. Since he was young, Kiandrea says that his faith has been the foundation for him.

“Faith is what gets me through. It gets me up and running each day knowing that God blessed me to see another day.”

Kiandrea says that as he has gotten older that faith has only continued to strengthen and guide him throughout his life.

“It continues to be the most important thing for me as it helps me overcome all my fears.”

Making the decision to go to Penn State, Kiandrea says that taking his skills to the Nittany Lions is where he sees the greatest potential to grow both on and off the field. As a football player, Kiandrea says that faith makes an impact in every practice and game.

“Faith plays a big role in my football career. Without God, none of this would be possible. He blessed me with this talent to play the game I love and I’m forever blessed by that.”

Kiandrea says that gratitude and appreciation for each day have allowed him to thrive on the field as he treasures every opportunity he has to play the game.

As Kiandrea prepares for the next stage of his high school career with his commitment now behind him, he says his goals lie beyond just the football field. He wants his biggest impact to be on those watching him, providing inspiration to anyone who sees him play the game.

“I want my biggest impact to be showing that anyone can be what they put their mind to, no matter what. God will get you through it all.”

Kiandrea says he has seen the greatest comfort and peace come when putting his future and his career in God’s hands.

“Letting God guide you through your pain will help you build it as motivation to become more and help you accomplish your dreams. I want to be a role model and I want kids to look up to me for me both having faith in God and never giving up on my dreams.”

Kiandrea now is preparing for his junior year, where he hopes to help lead the Highlanders of The Woodlands to a state championship. Working to become the best version of himself both on and off the field, the character and maturity that Kiandrea displays continue to impress all those he interacts with. With a humble heart, Kiandrea looks to make an impact wherever he goes and consistently points to God through it all.