Nashville, Tenn., Ensworth 2020 four-star defensive end Tyler Baron has had an up-close look at two different schools. Both are the result of two of his immediate family members.

Baron’s older brother, Woody Baron, played for Virginia Tech from 2013-16.  His father is Patrick Abernathy, the University of Tennessee’s coordinator of high school relations. Between the two of them, the younger Baron has seen each school countless times.

Now Tyler (6-4, 245) is getting more and more into his own recruitment. He’s up to 13 offers, most recently from Florida State and Nebraska. While the Hokies and Volunteers are in play, they’re far from the only schools in contention.

“I definitely want to be somewhere I can be successful,” Tyler said. “Also, a school I can see myself being not only an athlete, but a student, too. I haven’t thought about a major yet.”

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