The Top Sophomore Athlete In Texas: Dillon Mitchell

Dillon Mitchell is a 4 Star recruit who is an Athlete at C.E. King High School. Mitchell is ranked as the 94th best recruit in the class of 2028 and is ranked as the #4 Athlete in the class as well. In addition, Mitchell is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Texas and is listed as the #1 Athlete in the state of Texas. He holds offers from schools such as Georgia, Florida and Texas A&M.

Who are some role models in your life?
My biggest role models are my brother, Will Mitchell, and my dad.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
I listen to YoungBoy and Screwly G.

What are the strengths of your game?
My strengths are my IQ and my speed.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory of my career has to be being part of the first C.E. King team to go 10-0.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I’ve played against has to be Landen Williams-Callis.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I would give is to be consistent, be patient, let everything come to you, and never stop working.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I’d want to go to Dubai.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was 3 years old when I fell in love with football—it’s always meant the world to me.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet one sports hero, it would be DeSean Jackson.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment as a fan is when Lamar Jackson won his first MVP.