In the past month defensive end Deion Barnes (Philadelphia, Pa./Northeast) has seen his list of scholarship offers more than double to 13. His most recent additions are Georgia, Purdue, Minnesota, West Virginia, Duke and Temple.Barnes previously held offers from Penn State, Pitt, Maryland, Michigan, Virginia and South Carolina."I'll narrow it down around the start of the football season," Barnes said. "I'm waiting for some more offers to come in."Barnes has visited Penn State, Pitt, Michigan, Maryland and South Carolina."I can just hop in a car and visit Penn State," Barnes said. "But I'm not sure about any more visits right now."Barnes said he has a definite interest in Penn State and Pitt, but declined to name a leader or leaders. He is in no rush to select a college. "Most likely I'm going to take my official visits," he said. The 6-4 and 230-pound Barnes made 60 plus tackles including 20 for loss and eight sacks during his junior season.
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