Imhotep Charter defensive tackle Tyrone Barge has committed to Division I FCS Rhode Island. Barge's commitment was first reported by Rick O'Brien of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Barge was the anchor of Imhotep's defense the last couple of years, and he had early interest from the likes of Boston College and Rutgers. But as Signing Day inched closer, Barge's main interest came from Rhode Island, Coastal Carolina, Delaware State and a few other FCS schools.
Rhode Island went 3-9 in the Colonial Athletic Association last year. The CAA produced national championship runner-up Towson.
The 6-foot, 258-pound Barge had 83 tackles, nine sacks, an interception and a blocked field goal as Imhotep made it to the PIAA Class AA title game for the first time in school history.
He is the third Division I commitment from Imhotep this season, joining 4-star OL Aaron Ruff (Temple) and 3-star DB Deandre Scott (Arizona State).
Barge was the anchor of Imhotep's defense the last couple of years, and he had early interest from the likes of Boston College and Rutgers. But as Signing Day inched closer, Barge's main interest came from Rhode Island, Coastal Carolina, Delaware State and a few other FCS schools.
Rhode Island went 3-9 in the Colonial Athletic Association last year. The CAA produced national championship runner-up Towson.
The 6-foot, 258-pound Barge had 83 tackles, nine sacks, an interception and a blocked field goal as Imhotep made it to the PIAA Class AA title game for the first time in school history.
He is the third Division I commitment from Imhotep this season, joining 4-star OL Aaron Ruff (Temple) and 3-star DB Deandre Scott (Arizona State).