offensive lineman, Karsen Barnhart was recently arrested
The redshirt freshman was arrested on Wednesday night and was charged for allegedly “knowingly passing on a sexually transmitted disease,” according to Stephen Dethrage of Tuscaloosa Thread.
“Karsen Barnhart, 19, was charged under AL Code § 22-11A-21, which classifies the knowing transmission of a sexually transmitted disease as a Class C misdemeanor. He was released on a $500 bond later Wednesday. Because of the nature of the charge and the legal protections around medical information, few details about the arrest are likely to be made public.”
Considering he was released on bond suggests Pritchett is is home and handling this situation as privately as possible. With Michigan football’s offensive lineman only receiving a Class C misdemeanor, Karsen Barnhart will likely move on from this alleged situation rather quickly.
Karsen Barnhart has played a valuable role for Michigan football this season. Considering how young he is, Pritchett has mainly subbed in and out of games throughout the 2023 season. He’s also played some time on special teams as well.
Karsen Barnhart originally opted to enter the transfer portal this offseason as well. However, he quickly changed his mind to remain with the Crimson Tide. He’s due to compete for the starting left tackle position in the 2024 season.
As of now, it is unclear if Karsen Barnhart will be available for upcoming game against Alabama. However, Michigan football is one of the most stacked rosters in the nation. So, Nick Saban will have a replacement ready to go if necessary.
