In a class heavy at safety, Mitchell shines as a tough cover corner for Franklin Central. Miami commit getting courted by Purdue, Michigan, among others.

Michigan and Purdue have jumped in and offered Miami-Ohio commit DJ Mitchell DJ Mitchell 5'11" | 165 lbs | DB Franklin Central | 2027 State IN . The Class of 2027 cornerback for Franklin Central High School is a player we’ve been high on since he stepped onto the field. Mitchell is a strong cover corner with great ball skills. He can cover deep fades, whip his head around and play the ball. Very good use-of-hands to time the ball effectively for pass breakups; we’re excited about his potential.

Everyone knows Mitchell’s potential is huge: he is a 5-foot-11, 165-pound cornerback with excellent coverage skills and flashes ability to carry deep routes while keeping his head on a swivel with the ball in the air. Mitchell is a high-impact player, and teams such as Eastern Michigan and Miami-Ohio have taken notice of his talents.

Mitchell is a good cover corner who has success on the outside and isn’t afraid to be alone on the island. He’s able to flip his hips and run with ease. He tracks the ball well over his shoulder and has fairly good ball skills for a DB. He’s got long arms and reach, which helps him bat balls down. He ended the season with 31 tackles, 1 TFL, 3 interceptions, and 6 passes deflected, with 14 over the past 2 years.

Mitchell is a great athlete who is starting to pop on the backend. He has a good frame and looks the part. He’s quick downhill and can wrap up in open space. He’s good in coverage and instincts in the backend. I like his confidence on the outside and the fact that he doesn’t need help over the top. Through 2 games, he’s only got 5 tackles and 1 interception, but it’s in part due to locking down his side in the passing game.