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Terrell Mitchell - Football - University of Kentucky Athletics

TerrellMitchell

  • height 6-6
  • Weight 220
  • class Junior
  • High school McEachern

High School: Highly regarded tight-end prospect … Listed No. 24 nationally at his position by Scout.com … The nation’s No. 35 tight end by Rivals.com, No. 65 overall in the talent-rich state of Georgia … The No. 24 prospect in Georgia as listed by SuperPrep … Considered to have all-around skills as a pass-catcher and blocker … Notable athletic ability includes a best time of 4.65 seconds in the 40-yard dash … Had 26 catches for approximately 450 yards and eight touchdowns his senior season at McEachern HS in Powder Springs, Ga. … Played multiple positions, seeing time at tight end, wide receiver, H-back and defensive end … Had an overall blocking grade of 92 percent, an excellent figure … Received all-state, all-region and all-county honors … Team captain … Played in the Cobb County All-Star Game … Coached by Kyle Hockman … “Terrell is a special athlete who can run and is very physical,” Hockman said. “He’s a great leader, really good with young players and in the community.” … Played basketball, helping his team to the final four of the state tournament as a junior … Participated in the triple jump, 400-meter dash and 4×400-meter relay … Track team won the state meet his junior year … Won the region in the triple jump his senior year … Member of the Beta Club and student council … Also active in his community, spending much time attending youth sports events and encouraging youngsters.

Personal: Born in New Orleans, La. … Son of Tanisha Mitchell … Also mentioned uncles Clark and Marvin Mitchell and aunt Ayanna Mitchell as key family members in his life … Family was displaced by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, leading to the move to Hiram … Considering a major in business.

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