After taking official visits to Oklahoma and Texas A&M, 2013 Plano Prestonwood linebacker Mike Mitchell is in the process of setting up trips to Oregon, Ohio State, and Florida State.
Mike Mitchell signs with Ohio State
Mike Mitchell at the US Army bowl. Wescott Eberts (SB Nation)The Ohio State Buckeyes need some help at linebacker and got it on Wednesday morning when 2013 Plano (Texas) Prestonwood Christian’s Mike Mitchell signed and faxed in his letter of intent.
A consensus four-star prospect, Mitchell grew up a fan of Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer when he was a young Florida fan. Ohio State led through most of his recruitment, nearly securing a commitment before Mitchell even visited Columbus. After taking an official visit to Ohio State in early December, Mitchell made the expected call for the Buckeyes at the 2013 US Army All-American Bowl.
Read Article >Four-star LB commits to Ohio St. at Army Bowl
New Ohio St. pledge Mike Mitchell Wescott Eberts (SB Nation)A 6-4, 225-pound linebacker who drew national attention and wowed evaluators with his testing numbers at The Opening last summer, Mitchell chose the Buckeyes over Oregon and Texas A&M. An official visit to Ohio St. back in December seemed to have sealed the deal. Mitchell never visited Eugene.
Ranked as a consensus four-star prospect and one of the top 100 players nationally, Mitchell held offers from across the country before becoming the 21st commitment in the Ohio St. class and the second linebacker to pledge.
Read Article >Mike Mitchell has finalists, is set to announce
2013 linebacker Mike Mitchell Wescott Eberts (SB Nation)SAN ANTONIO, Tex. -- Down to three finalists, 2013 Plano (Tex.) Prestonwood Christian linebacker Mike Mitchell is ready to make his long-awaited decision during the US Army All-American game on Saturday at the Alamodome.
After the second practice on Monday for Mitchell’s West team, he was all smiles when asked about the experience of playing alongside some of the top recruits in the country.
Read Article >4-star LB finally takes in Ohio State
2013 Plano (TX) Prestonwood Christian linebacker Mike Mitchell Wescott Eberts (SB Nation)In a heady and productive recruiting weekend for the Ohio State Buckeyes, head coach Urban Meyer was not able to close with one big-time out-of-state visitor -- 2013 Plano (TX) Prestonwood Christian linebacker Mike Mitchell.
After seemingly coming close to committing to Ohio State during the summer, Mitchell finally made his way to the Midwest for a three-day stay from Friday to Sunday.
Read Article >Mike Mitchell making long-awaited trip to Ohio St.
Mike Mitchell trying to set up Ohio State visit
After taking official visits to Oklahoma and Texas A&M this fall, 2013 Plano (TX) Prestonwood Christian linebacker Mike Mitchell is in the process of setting up a journey to Ohio State to finally see the Buckeyes.
Considered a Buckeye lean during the summer due to his longtime appreciation for the coaching of Urban Meyer, especially when Meyer was at Florida and Mitchell was a Gator fan, the trip could be the biggest of his recruitment, as Ohio State was still the leader after his trip to A&M.
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