Mitchell checks into our last rankings update for the 2026 class as a top five player in the state and the top linebacker in this class. He has the ideal size, athletic ability and fluidity in space for the P4 level and should be a immediate impact guy for Utah. On tape, he plays fast and is always around the ball while possessing elite closing speed and hawks down ball carriers behind the line with well timed pressures and great pass rushing abilities off the corner. He has many tools in his chest both in run support, blitzing and when in coverage and is a very well balanced prospect with plenty of growth potential and a high upside moving forward.

Mitchell is the top linebacker in the state of Idaho and a very impressive prospect overall. He is a true hybrid player that offers tremendous position versatility, cover abilities and bangs in the box while extremely violent at the point of attack. He has the ideal frame to continue packing on size at the next level and provides a good pass rush off the edge with a quick use of hands, natural bend and understands how to use his length when power rushing. Although already committed to Boise State, it would not be surprising if other G5 or P4 schools come in later and offer Mitchell.

Mitchell is committed to Boise State and holds offers from the hometown Broncos along with the University of Utah. He is a big and physical linebacker that can play both inside and out and has great length in pass-rush situation’s with a relentless motor to the ball. He is violent at the point of attack when getting off blocks and is extremely fluid for his size in space with cover skills as well. He is a no-brainer power five caliber player and should see other power five opportunities come his way over the next few months. Mitchell checks into our updated 2026 rankings as a number one linebacker in Idaho and inside the top five overall across the state.

Mitchell continues to impress with his ability to really run. One of the fastest linebackers in the state with his ability to cover and then fit the run. He is a true three down linebacker that can also rush the passer when he is sent on a blitz. We watched him last year during the camp cycle even line up and play some corner in the goal and cover wide receivers. He just picked up an offer from Utah but is currently committed to Boise State.

Mitchell does it all for Meridian on defense with his ability to find the football. He can run, hit and cover at the linebacker spot. His ability to really impact the game when he rushes the passer and then can line up and cover any position on the field. The Boise State commit is only and junior and should keep being a player to watch out for.

Mitchell is one of the most impressive athletes in the 2026 class with his ability to move. He can run sideline to sideline, cover tight ends and running backs while also filling in the run game. He is a player to keep any eye on for sure this game.

Mitchell checks into our rankings just inside the top 5 and as the number 1 linebacker in his class across Idaho. He is a powerful and explosive second level defender that does a nice job at using his hands at the POA on the edge, while able to violently shed and is a high motor kid with closing speed and quick play diagnosis from the second level. Mitchell moves extremely well for his size in coverage and shows fluid hips, strong COD abilities and has natural ball skills which is impressive for someone his size. A true cover linebacker with the right thumping abilities inside, he holds one offer from Boise State and should add to that list sooner rather than later.

Mitchell is a long rangy linebacker that really can run sideline to sideline. One of the top linebacker in the entire state regardless of class, Mitchell has all the tools you look for in a linebacker. Physical at the point of the attack, quick reaction and recognition skills, and coverage ability. He is a monster on a football field and is a sure fire division one prospect and Boise State thinks so.

Mitchell walked away from Boise state with a camp MVP award and showed why he is going to be a highly recruited prospect. A smooth athlete that can play all over the field with elite coverage ability for a linebacker. Has smooth hips and is explosive along with his ability to recognize plays quickly, come down hill and make plays.

Mitchell is going to end up being one of the best players to come out of Meridian in the past couple of seasons and that is saying a lot when it comes to his predecessors. A linebacker that can really go it all, cover, run, tackle, and rush the passer. He has a natural feel for the game with his ability to read and react quickly. Takes on blocks with a strong hand strike and then is able to make the play soon after. Where he really shines is his ability to truly play sideline to sideline. He is a name college coaches are going to know when he shows up on campus.