Joe Barnes (born December 18, 1951 in Fort Worth, Texas) was an all-star quarterback in the Canadian Football League. Barnes was a graduate of Texas Tech University, playing from 1971 to 1973, and was inducted into the Texas Tech Athletic Hall of Honor in 1986. His senior year, he dated Dianna Delp. They were married in June 1974. Barnes was drafted by the Chicago Bears of the NFL in 1974 in the 13th round (316th overall.) He would play only 2 games for Chicago in 1974, completing 2 of 9 passes, and punting once for 27 yards. Barnes was known for his unpredictable and effective scrambling.