North Carolina lands highly touted OG William Barnes
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North Carolina shored up its offensive line Wednesday, signing 6-foot-5, 312-pound guard William Barnes.
FL ➡️ NC. William Barnes (@barneswilliam7) is officially a Tar Heel!#UNCommon18 #NSD18 pic.twitter.com/SgSKn1nOn9
— Carolina Football (@TarHeelFootball) February 7, 2018
The Florida native is ranked as the fourth-best player at his position for the class of 2018 and the 53rd overall prospect in the country on the ESPN 300.
Barnes received offers from top programs all around the nation, including Auburn, Florida, Ole Miss, Florida State, and Georgia, before opting to sign with the Tar Heels.
William Barnes Bio
Position: OG
Hometown: Apopka, Fla.
School: Apopka High School
Height: 6-5
Weight: 312 lbs.