Texas added another major commitment to its fiery recruiting class of 2023 when four-star defensive lineman Sydir Mitchell committed to the Longhorns on CBS Sports HQ. Mitchell, a rising senior at Bergen Catholic High School in New Jersey, picked the Longhorns over Georgia, Texas A&M and Miami.
Mitchell’s commitment is just the latest in what has quickly become one of the most popular recruiting classes in the country. The defensive lineman ranks as the 10th addition to the 2023 Texas recruiting class since No. 1 overall recruit Arch Manning committed to the Longhorns on June 23, including five-star stars Johntay Cook II and Derek Williams. Texas ranks third in the team standings.
At 6-foot-5 and 335 pounds, Mitchell possesses a massive space-filling frame that should quickly translate to the next level. Mitchell is ranked 308th in the industry-standard 247Sports Composite ranking, and the 45th-ranked defensive line pick.
“Ideal size and length for a defensive tackle,” Brian Dohn, national recruiting analyst for 247Sports, said in a 2020 scouting report. “Works well with his hands and understands leverage. Possesses natural strength. There are traits to be a running block in the middle. He plays with a low center of gravity. Strong and has natural power. He comes off the line of scrimmage…he’ll benefit tremendously as he matures and adds lower body strength.”
As a junior, Mitchell led his Bergen Catholic team to an undefeated 12-0 record and a New Jersey non-public A state championship. He posted 40 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and two sacks.
