After a standout 4-year varsity football career at Brentwood Academy (Nashville, TN), Woody Baron signed a letter of intent with Virginia Tech in February of 2012.  The 6’2″, 260-pound defensive line prospect is now biding his time until he arrives in Blacksburg, having agreed to defer enrollment to January of 2013.

Baron is keeping busy.  He attends Nashville State, where he is taking a few courses that will transfer over to Virginia Tech.  Working out is on his daily schedule, and he is also spending some time with his family.  When we spoke last night, Baron was busy watching his 10-year-old brother in a little league football game.

“It is kind of the best of both worlds,” Baron said of gray-shirting.  “I’m here, enjoying the time I have with my family.  At the same time, I’m anxious to get to Virginia Tech.  I’m watching them on TV.  I’m excited and anxious about it.”

Baron isn’t worried about Virginia Tech’s start to the 2012 season, saying:  “It’s not a traditional Virginia Tech start, but they always come out on top.

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