Scouting Report: James Mitchell

James Mitchell is one of Tech’s top in-state signees. (Photo by Jason Stamm)

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 227 pounds
Projected Position: Tight end or outside receiver

Rivals: Four-star, No. 14 tight end nationally, No. 7 player in Virginia
247: Three-star, No. 65 wide receiver nationally, No. 9 player in Virginia
ESPN: Three-star, No. 7 H-back nationally, No. 12 player in Virginia

Other Power 5 offers: 10

James Mitchell was the top star in Southwest Virginia in the 2018 class, and one of the top-10 players in the state according to the majority of recruiting/scouting services.  The Hokies made him a priority, and beat out Duke and Georgia in the end.  It was a lean year for talent overall around the state, but Mitchell is one of the better prospects.

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