A Baldwin County presence remains in the United Football League this season, as Summerdale native Trae Barry is back with the D.C. Defenders as the team's long snapper.

Barry, a Spanish Fort High School graduate, is entering another season with the Defenders after previously spending time with the franchise in 2023 and 2024. He is currently listed as the only long snapper on the roster, positioning him to handle the role full time this season.

Before his professional career, Barry played high school football at Spanish Fort, where he lined up primarily at tight end. As a two-star recruit, he helped lead the Toros to a 10-3 overall record and a 7-1 mark in region play with two playoff wins during the 2016 season. Barry earned All-County First Team honors while splitting time at quarterback, tight end and receiver and also lettered in basketball and track.

Barry began his college career as a tight end in 2017 at Jacksonville State, appearing in 11 games and earning Freshman All-American honors along with All-Ohio Valley Conference Second Team recognition. He followed that with a breakout sophomore season in 2018, making six starts and earning All-OVC First Team and HERO Sports Sophomore All-American honors.

His junior season was cut short after he started five games before suffering a season-ending injury against Austin Peay. Barry returned to the Gamecocks as a senior and posted the most productive season of his career, catching 33 passes for 534 yards and earning Associated Press FCS All-America second-team honors.

Barry transferred to Boston College with an additional COVID-eligibility season, where he caught 21 passes for 362 yards and four touchdowns. He finished his college career with 121 receptions for 1,972 yards and 10 touchdowns before transitioning to a long snapping role at the professional level.

The UFL season is set to begin March 1, with Barry once again representing Baldwin County at the professional level.