NFL Draft Pick TJ Barnes Headed To The Jacksonville Jaguars Training Facility For The Upcoming NFL Season

With the 2013 NFL Draft behind us and the NFL season upon us, word is starting to buzz about Enterprise, Alabama's own TJ Barnes at the Jacksonville Jaguars training camp, the only standout picked from Georgia Tech, here's why. End Quote

Jacksonville, FL (1888PressRelease) July 25, 2013 - The National Rivals ranked TJ as the 48th Best Prep Prospect in Alabama and recognized him as the 18th Best Prep Prospect in the state of Alabama. Scout, acquired by Fox Interactive Company in 2005 ranked TJ as the 24th Best Alabama Prospect and placed him as the 59th nationally ranked offensive tackle. TJ played 4 years of high school football in almost every position on the offensive and defensive lines. TJ started all 14 games as defensive tackle while at Georgia Tech and received an honorable mention ALL-ACC Honors by the league's head coaches in 2012 and also played in the 2012 Raycom Collegiate All-Star Game. His career highs include 5 tackles at N. Carolina (9/10), TFL: 2.0 vs. Florida State (12/12), Sacks: 1.0 vs. Clemson (10/11) vs. Duke (11/12) and PB: 1 vs. Air Force (12/10).

With the off season marred by athletic arrests and horrible offseason activities, TJ is a positive addition to the world of football. He's faithfully involved in Yoga and is quoted as saying, "yoga allows me to prepare physically, spiritually and mentally before a game, it keeps me grounded and centered." Lululemon Athletica, an athletic clothing company has joined forces with this all american athlete to become ambassador for the company. This gentle giant has all the makings of an all-star athlete and is a force to be reckoned with this season. Be on the lookout for this powerhouse!

TJ Barnes is represented by Zip Knows Agency which is a multi-sport marketing company catering to all athletes in every sport arena.

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