Austin Barrick Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Moody, Ala. High School: Moody Height / Weight: 6-3 / 254 Position: Wide Receiver Birthdate: 06/13/1987

AT TECH: Tight end prospect who took a redshirt year in 2006 . . . Will contend for playing time at a position where Tech graduated its top three players.

HIGH SCHOOL: The No. 30 prospect in the state of Alabama by Scout.com . . . Also rated the No. 33 tight end in the nation by Scout.com . . . PrepStar All-Region selection . . . Three-time honorable mention all-state selection . . . Also earned all-Metro and all-county honors . . . Had 48 catches for 789 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior . . . Coached by John Grass at Moody High . . . Played his first three years of high school at Albertville (Ala.) High . . . Played in just fives games as a junior but had 38 catches and five touchdowns . . . Added 48 catches for 784 yards and five scores as a sophomore . . . Set a school record with 13 receptions in a game . . . Also lettered in track and twice finished in the top 10 in the state in the discus . . . Honor Roll student and member of National Honor Society and Sigma Delta Phi.

PERSONAL: Full name is Austin John Barrick . . . Born June 13, 1987 . . . Parents are Darrel and Liz Barrick . . . Majoring in management.