Barrett sees Elite 11 as proving ground 
July, 17, 2012
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Brad Bournival | ESPN.com
J.T. Barrett (Wichita Falls, Texas/Rider) will use this week’s Elite 11 finals as a proving ground of sorts.
Not that the 2013 dual-threat quarterback has to turn a lot of heads as he has a scholarship from Ohio State already in hand, but the 6-foot-1, 205-pound Barrett is ready to show off his arm.
Playing in a run-heavy offense, Barrett’s wing was used just as much as his feet in 2011.
Not that the 2013 dual-threat quarterback has to turn a lot of heads as he has a scholarship from Ohio State already in hand, but the 6-foot-1, 205-pound Barrett is ready to show off his arm.
Playing in a run-heavy offense, Barrett’s wing was used just as much as his feet in 2011.
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