The Wisconsin football coaching staff has its eye on a certain 2026 athlete after landing a former teammate last recruiting cycle.
Destin MitchellThe 2026 three-star edge rusher and tight end from Maryland was recruited under the watchful eye of the Wisconsin football staff. Mitchell played with current Wisconsin football edge rusher Ernest Willor Jr On Preparing Concordiaand I learned a lot about Wisconsin from him. During a recent interview with Sports Heroics in WisconsinMitchell revealed what he expects from the program and also spoke about his skills on the field.
Wisconsin football players eye top two-way athlete Destin Mitchell
As the 2026 class continues to gain steam, the Wisconsin football staff continues to sort through its targets in the class. Among their targets is an fascinating recruit with the ability to play two positions on different sides of the ball. A three-star edge rusher and tight end Destin Mitchella former teammate of the current Wisconsin defender Ernest Willor Jrbecame the main target.
Mitchell is ranked as the No. 24 tight end in the 2026 recruiting class, but he has not yet signed on as a defensive end. Wisconsin football staff is just starting to connect with Mitchell, recruit says Sports Heroics in Wisconsinand let Willor Jr. do a lot of the talking for them early on. Mitchell also said that Wisconsin, State of Florida, Syracuse, AlabamaAND North Carolina We have maintained the most regular contact so far.
Destin Mitchell: “The most important thing is having great coaches who are willing to actually train players”
For Mitchell, while the recruiting process is just beginning to really get going, looking at programs to find a novel home will require learning the details of each staff. Mitchell is truly intrigued by the value a good staff can add, as well as the bonds and relationships coaches create with their players.
Mitchell stated, “I need a strong brotherhood when it comes to each player because that’s important, that family feeling because when I commit I want to stay in school all 3-4 years.” Mitchell also stated regarding his recruitment, “The most important thing is great coaches that are willing to actually train players and help them develop not only as players but as young men.”
Mitchell knows that when he is pushed by the right personnel, he can achieve what he wants to achieve on the field. The goal for the all-around athlete now is to figure out what personnel and program will be what they will be.
Can the Wisconsin Badgers football staff develop a closer relationship with Mitchell?
For Wisconsin, the key to recruiting Mitchell will be focusing on what the staff and program can offer the recruit. Whether he plays offense or defense for the school, Mitchell wants to know he’ll be around a staff that is committed to developing each player both on and off the field. Mitchell also said he’s looking for a “strong brotherhood” among his future coaches to bring the staff and players closer together.
If one thing is for sure, Mitchell is someone who is thinking about college for the long haul, both on and off the field. Another key to Mitchell’s recruitment is the classroom, as the recruit is very interested in engineering and robotics. The recruit wants to make sure the college he’s attending has a great academic record with impressive professors.
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