RiverRat24 274 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 I'm a big Notre Dame fan and seen on their rivals site where Mitchell is headed to South Bend this weekend on a visit for the Miami game. I know he's being recruited right now as a TE/WR hybrid type player. Do you guys think James has the chance of playing defense in college? Maybe as a rush end or an OLB thats used in certain packages to get after the QB? Curious as to what you guys think. He looks as if he has the frame to fill out and pack on alot of muscle and has really long arms and good speed. I think he's too talented to be pigeon holed right off the bat to the offensive side of the ball....just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose111874 967 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Heard he wants to go where he can play offense but could definitely play olb or DE because they can put the weight on you quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRat24 274 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 I told some guys on rivals I thought he could possibly grow into a DE with his length and speed. I just wasn't aware if he was dead set on going somewhere that he could play offense or if it mattered to him. Heck he may get taller and add on another 25 lbs before he graduates and be a typical monster D1 TE instead of the hybrid TE/WR that he is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRat24 274 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 It looked as if Clemson was gonna offer him but haven't extended the offer yet. Is VT the clear cut leader as of now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan4VT 4,557 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 It looked as if Clemson was gonna offer him but haven't extended the offer yet. Is VT the clear cut leader as of now? It would seem that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokie Bound 108 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 I had the pleasure of meeting this young man this past summer and was impressed with his demeanor. He seems like hes got a good head on his shoulders coming across as a polite well-mannered individual with unbelivable talent. Hope to see him make a name for himself and his family. RiverRat24 and Union_Fan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRat24 274 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 It will be interesting to see how he continues to develop athletically and physically over the course of what's left of his high school career. Wish nothing but the best for Mitchell and hope he explodes onto the scene wherever he chooses to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO 316 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Who all has offered him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Who all has offered him? Virginia has. The only player in SWVA Mendenhall has offered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,523 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Who all has offered him? VT, UVA, Vanderbilt, Duke, JMU Â According to 247 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigrhsfan 884 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I sure wish this young man the best !  I hope he goes where he wants and has a fantastic career.  Nothing I love more than seeing a kid from our part of Virginia get to continue playing football, getting his education and seeing his dreams come true ! I will be watching for him on Saturdays............after he is done at Union ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 He's got all the talent, size and speed necessary and I believe he will be a good D1 player. Â Imo he's not a Defensive player. I think(and hope) he goes to VT and is a H-back/WR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigO 316 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Does anybody know if he has any interest in UT? Don't give me grief..serious question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniON_FoOtBaLL 68 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 http://clemson.247sports.com/Article/Clemson-assistant-Danny-Pearman-saw-one-of-Clemsons-tight-end-pr-48547489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballbanger 7 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I'd say all the George Wythe players will go straight to the NFL according to master blaster. Lol falconfan1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Idk what your problem is but don't bring that VAPreps $#!+ on here. gwloyal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCITYHOO 110 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Talked to him Saturday in Cville at the game. Seemed happy that we knew who he was. I did mention how good he would look in that blue & orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Does anybody know if he has any interest in UT? Don't give me grief..serious question. I think he attended a prospect camp there this summer, but I don't think he has much interest. Just reading all his quotes from interviews, it really seems he's pretty high on Clemson. That's just my inference. BigO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I know he's high on Tech now, but I still say its Clemson or UVA. He really values education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Mania 235 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I know he's high on Tech now, but I still say its Clemson or UVA. He really values education. That sounds like a young man with a good head on his shoulders. Let's all just wish the best for him in the future whatever decision he makes on where to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I know he's high on Tech now, but I still say its Clemson or UVA. He really values education. Tech is a better school than Clemson, in my opinion. Clemson's reputation isn't particularly strong from an academic standpoint. Â I would be floored if he wasn't in Blacksburg. redtiger and BigWinners 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWinners 1,643 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Tech is a better school than Clemson, in my opinion. Clemson's reputation isn't particularly strong from an academic standpoint. I would be floored if he wasn't in Blacksburg. Agreed on Tech being a better school academic-wise than Clemson. I just think UVA may end up where he goes. Tech has a much better program and I like Fuente a lot (like Mendenhall a lot too tho), I jus have a hunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Agreed on Tech being a better school academic-wise than Clemson. I just think UVA may end up where he goes. Tech has a much better program and I like Fuente a lot (like Mendenhall a lot too tho), I jus have a hunch. You are certainly closer to the scoop than am I. :) Â Would be thrilled to have him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarhead24219 440 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Mitchell is looking right now, and he should, but it will take a lot to change his dreams of playing at TECH.Beamer retiring made me think he may go somewhere else but VA TECH has surprised me and many more. James has friends there(BRYCE SPEARS,not playing football) and being a couple of hours up the road for home games is a big advantage to TECH.I think he needs to look at everything and enjoy the ride, he is a plus for any program on and off the field.....good luck james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconVoice 38 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Of note though, the Hokies have already taken 2 TEs in this class, and a couple of ATHs (who could end up playing TE), so if things stay the same (which is never a given in college recruiting), I don't know how many more spots they're going to use to take TEs. It's a very timing-based industry (the Meat Market that college football recruiting is), so he would be best advised perhaps to figure out where he wanted to go BEFORE NSD because his spot may no longer be there if he waits until then. That's not to put pressure on him or say Tech is the place to go for him, only doing simple math and suggesting that someone could get squeezed. But that's the case at any school, just more so if he's determined to play a position or a side of the ball (as was rumored earlier in this thread) that a school he might want to go to is overloaded on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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