4-Star Tyler Baron On the Mend, Back in Blacksburg for a Visit

Tyler Baron
Tyler Baron, the younger brother of former Hokie defensive tackle Woody Baron, visited for Virginia Tech’s Spring Game (Photo by Ivan Morozov)


Tyler Baron

Defensive End/Linebacker
Class of 2020
Ensworth HS, Nashville, TN
6-4, 240 pounds*

*Note: Baron’s listed height and weight in various places range from 6-4, 210 to 6-5, 240

As a sophomore last season, Ensworth (Tenn.) four-star defensive end/linebacker Tyler Baron recorded 50.5 tackles, 8.5 for loss, to go with 2.5 sacks, and a forced fumble. It was an impressive stat line, made all the more impressive since he was not at full health.

In the summer of 2017, Baron suffered a torn labrum. Still, he played all season and in January, had surgery. Baron remains on the mend. Baron’s determination and grit while injured, however, have helped lead to 15 scholarship offers, with the recent additions of Louisville and Maryland.

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