BOONE, N.C. – Appalachian State University football senior tight end Barrett Burns was named to the Midseason Watch List for the John Mackey Award on Wednesday as one of the nation’s top tight ends .
Burns leads the team with 170 receiving yards and second with 10 catches. His one touchdown catch on the year is tied for the team lead while his 34 yards receiving per game is a Mountaineer best.
The reliable tight end has caught a pass four out of five games this season while hauling in multiple passes in three contests.