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Virginia Tech football: James Mitchell, Amare Barno named preseason All-ACC

The ACC announced its preseason all-conference teams this week, and a pair of Virginia Tech Hokies were honored.

Senior James Mitchell, a 6-foot-3, 242-pound tight end from Big Stone Gap, Virginia, was named preseason All-ACC. As a junior in 2020, Mitchell finished with 26 receptions for 435 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for a touchdown.

Joining Mitchell on the All-ACC squad is senior defensive end, Amare Barno. Barno is a 6-foot-6, 235-pound senior from Blythewood, South Carolina. He is in his third year at Virginia Tech after transferring from Butler Community College.

Barno enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2020 after moving to defensive end from linebacker.