Four-star defensive tackle Sydir Mitchell just dropped his top nine on Sunday afternoon as the New Jersey prospect narrows down his recruitment significantly.
A number of big-time programs made the cut for Mitchell, a national recruit out of Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.). Mitchell is the No. 15 defensive tackle in the nation and the fourth-best player in New Jersey according to Rivals.
The future Under Armour All-America Game participant is one of the most highly recruited players in the nation.
Six SEC programs made the cut for Mitchell (seven if future conference member Texas is included). One ACC program and one Big Ten program, that being in-state Rutgers, make the cut for Mitchell.
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Mitchell dropped a top nine that includes (in the order that he lists on his edit):
The order of the edit does not indicate a favorite program according to the player.
Mitchell’s most recent visit came over a week ago when he was at Rutgers for the annual spring game. The four-star was impressed with the Scarlet Knights.
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Last week, Mitchell broke down his recruitment, including giving an update on his official visits, saying he is set to take official visits to Georgia and Texas A&M as well as likely an official visit to Auburn this summer.
He hopes to decide on a school in August.
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