It won't be long for former Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln standout Deshaun Barnes.

Barnes signed with Tennessee in February but failed to qualify. He elected to sit out a year and get eligible instead of going the prep school or junior college route. That decision is about to pay off.

Barnes said he has reached full qualification status and will enroll at Auburn for spring semester. He’ll actually be on the Plains a little earlier.

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound linebacker spoke with Auburn recruiting coach Steve Ensminger Tuesday night. Barnes said he’s days away from heading to Auburn.

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