Sean Barnhill

Final Rankings – In a draft chock-full of 6-4+ D-men, Barnhill stands out from the pack for his strong skating and poise. Not a finished product, but the perfect ball of clay for the right development team.—Luke Sweeney

June 2025 – Sean Barnhill is a guy who many of us appreciated at Dobber over the course of the year and now, in our final rankings, has earned a spot on our list. He’s a 6’4”, right handed defenseman out of Dubuque in the USHL that boasts one exceptional element in his game, his skating.
Barnhill’s four-way mobility allows him to get around the ice effortlessly, covering space quickly with his reach as well. He only posted 11 points with the Fighting Saints but don’t let these stats fool you, he’s a project pick and has all the tools in his toolkit to hit his potential. The next steps for Barnhill will be taking everything to the next level, ramping up his play driving, physicality, and overall assertiveness. He’s a good project in the 2nd or 3rd round. Barnhill is a Northeastern commit. Whittaker Heart