Louisiana gets commitment from Neville High's Mitchell

[basinbear]

He has left tackle athletic ability.... and he's young...

[IberiaCajun]

New poster here. Joined because Max is my nephew and want to get informed on the team and the new coaching staff as he begins his college career. I can tell all of you that the Cajuns are getting a great athlete and an even better person. He has overcome a tremendous amount of adversity in his life and is one of the best kids you will ever meet.

As many of you probably know, Neville is somewhat of a football factory with multiple D-1 and D-2 players rolling through every year, so this season was his first as a full-time starter. Max had a very successful year. He has the natural gift of size (currently 6'6", 270 lbs.), with the frame to add at least another 30 pounds of muscle. He played at a high level in every single Neville game this year without drawing a single penalty. His specialty is run blocking, and while his natural position is right tackle, he did play a chunk of the year at right guard, filling in for a suspended starter at that position.

As you will see from his film, he really gets after his blocks and doesn't quit until the whistle blows - http://www.hudl.com/profile/4350036/Max-Mitchell

I think a redshirt year will do Max a world of good in terms of putting size on him and getting him established in a college system. With his size and intensity, it's no wonder that the staff took a chance on him. I am confident that he'll turn into a fantastic player (no doubt a starter) and a terrific representative of the football program. Yes I'm biased, but I can't say enough about him as a person. My sister (Max's mom) died in a car accident when he was 3, and he's had an uphill battle ever since. You will not find a more loyal and genuine person, so while his recruiting ranking may not leave you star-struck, rest assured that your coaches have landed a diamond in the rough.

In terms of his offer list, he's been in constant contact with bigger schools that do not show up on his list (including LSU, who offered him a walk-on spot as a blocking tight end). The SMU coaches have also been on him for a while, although when Morris left for Fayetteville, the new staff has had to hurry and try to catch up. But as anyone who has gone through the recruiting process with a family member can tell you, it's pretty difficult to get tons of exposure for a kid that has only 1 full year of starting under his belt. UL is getting a good one here guys.

Thanks for the post. It will be interesting to follow his development. Welcome to RP.

[cajun_lannister]

A Few people that I trust were foaming at the mouth over this guy’s potential. I’m thrilled he choose Louisiana. Welcome to the board.

We need a few more coachable kids and less combine freaks with attitude problems

[Policarp]

New poster here. Joined because Max is my nephew and want to get informed on the team and the new coaching staff as he begins his college career. I can tell all of you that the Cajuns are getting a great athlete and an even better person. He has overcome a tremendous amount of adversity in his life and is one of the best kids you will ever meet. I

As many of you probably know, Neville is somewhat of a football factory with multiple D-1 and D-2 players rolling through every year, so this season was his first as a full-time starter. Max had a very successful year. He has the natural gift of size (currently 6'6", 270 lbs.), with the frame to add at least another 30 pounds of muscle. He played at a high level in every single Neville game this year without drawing a single penalty. His specialty is run blocking, and while his natural position is right tackle, he did play a chunk of the year at right guard, filling in for a suspended starter at that position.

As you will see from his film, he really gets after his blocks and doesn't quit until the whistle blows - http://www.hudl.com/profile/4350036/Max-Mitchell

I think a redshirt year will do Max a world of good in terms of putting size on him and getting him established in a college system. With his size and intensity, it's no wonder that the staff took a chance on him. I am confident that he'll turn into a fantastic player (no doubt a starter) and a terrific representative of the football program. Yes I'm biased, but I can't say enough about him as a person. My sister (Max's mom) died in a car accident when he was 3, and he's had an uphill battle ever since. You will not find a more loyal and genuine person, so while his recruiting ranking may not leave you star-struck, rest assured that your coaches have landed a diamond in the rough.

In terms of his offer list, he's been in constant contact with bigger schools that do not show up on his list (including LSU, who offered him a walk-on spot as a blocking tight end). The SMU coaches have also been on him for a while, although when Morris left for Fayetteville, the new staff has had to hurry and try to catch up. But as anyone who has gone through the recruiting process with a family member can tell you, it's pretty difficult to get tons of exposure for a kid that has only 1 full year of starting under his belt. UL is getting a good one here guys.

Welcome, great 1st post.....I am DFW guy too now. Plano.

[cajun4life]

We need a few more coachable kids and less combine freaks with attitude problems

I’d rather kids like Mitchell on the OL. Guys who are fundamentally sound and has projectability. Instead of guys who are the prototypical OL out of high school but are very raw.

It’s easier to add 15-25 pounds of good weight on a kid over a 5 year period than it is to teach great technique. At least at the G5 level.