Barnes May Visit VT

Virginia Tech is one of over 30 programs to offer a scholarship to Richland Northeast (Columbia, S.C.) wide receiver/safety prospect Mark Barnes . Tech is under consideration here and is hoping Barnes will be able to take in the Hokies spring game this weekend.

“I haven’t visited Virginia Tech before, but I’m hoping to get up there this weekend for the spring game,” Barnes said. “I need to see if I’ll have a ride first.”

The 6-3, 190-pound Barnes plays split end and free safety for head coach Jay Frye. In his junior season, he made 31 receptions for 600 yards and five touchdowns. Defensively, he finished with 78 total tackles and made five interceptions. According to Barnes, most schools are recruiting him as an athlete.

“He has great hands and he goes up to get the ball,” Frye said. “He runs well. On defense, he’s a good tackler.”

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