The entire football recruiting process has shifted earlier and earlier, so it’s becoming commonplace for a high school freshman to receive a scholarship offer. Bayside (Virginia Beach, VA) linebacker Teradja Mitchell, a freshman, scored his first major scholarship offer in January and has received several others since.

“I’m kind of shocked. It’s a true blessing from God,” Mitchell said. “[The scholarship offers] came out of the blue. I wasn’t expecting it.”

Virginia Tech was the first school to offer. Clemson, East Carolina, Florida State and South Carolina are now on board as well.

“The first school to offer was Virginia Tech. My coach called me and told me they offered. I was shocked,” Mitchell said.

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