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Woody Barrett is one of the top-ranked dual-threat quarterbacks in the country. (247Sports)

Auburn picked up a big-time prospect Wednesday, as dual-threat quarterback Ervin "Woody" Barrett announced his commitment to the Tigers during a ceremony at his school.

"I just felt like it was a great fit for me," Barrett told Rivals. "They've been with me since my ninth grade year. The offense is the same as our and I just have a great bond with the coaches... They're going to get a great leader, a guy who can run with the ball. Anything I have to offer, I'm going to be an asset to the team."

The 6-foot-2, 230-pounder at West Orange in Orlando, Fla., picked Auburn over fellow finalist Alabama. He is ranked as a four-star prospect and the nation's No. 6 dual-threat quarterback in the 247Sports Composite.

"He's got a really big body and great frame," Barrett's coach, Bob Head, told AL.com. "He doesn't have any fat on him. He reminds me of a Steve McNair or Vince Young type-body, he looks like a linebacker. He's really naturally strong and runs the ball like a running back. We're working on his accuracy, but he's really tough and plays with a reckless abandon and it brings the best out of his natural instincts. He's very dynamic."

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QB Woody Barrett is all smiles after becoming a member of the #Auburn family.#WDE @ITATJason pic.twitter.com/FQ251ku55p — Corey Bender (@Corey_Bender) June 3, 2015

Warrrrrrrrrrrr Eagle! Great Day to be an Auburn Tiger! — Rhett Lashlee (@rhettlashlee) June 3, 2015

Barrett led Class 8A West Orange (11-1) with 1,558 yards and 24 touchdowns through the air as a junior, while adding more than 800 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground.

Off the field, Head described his star player as a "really good kid."

"He's never given us one day of trouble," Head said. "He has not qualified yet and we're still working on his academics, but I feel like he will. He's a good leader and the kids really responded to him. He just needs to keep developing... he's got to do a lot of stuff on his own, but he has all the tools and all the intangibles."

The Tigers and Tide are also in play for a commitment from four-star dual-threat quarterback Jawon Pass, who is set to announce his decision next month.

Stay tuned to AL.com for more on Barrett's commitment.

