On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine: Oklahoma trending for TE Davon Mitchell

Los Alamitos (Calif.) four-star tight end Davon Mitchell might be based on the West Coast now, but ultimately, he is a Texas boy at heart. The elite pass-catcher transferred to Los Alamitos this offseason from Allen (Texas) but is still being heavily pursued by schools in and around the Lone Star State.

Last month, he named a top five of Alabama, Miami, Oklahoma, Texas and Texas A&M. And while Mitchell is only a rising junior, he’s getting close to making a decision.

“I see myself committing pretty soon,” Mitchell told On3’s Chad Simmons. “I don’t really have a date or a time yet, but I see myself making an early decision. It will be based on relationships and player development.”

As that choice looms, one team is trending heavily in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM): the Sooners. After a recent expert pick in OU’s favor from SoonerScoop.com insider Josh McCuiston, the RPM now gives Oklahoma a 95.7 percent chance of securing his commitment.

“There is an order to these schools, but each school still has a shot,” added Mitchell, the No. 1 tight end in the 2025 On300. “I like the relationships I have built with the coaches. Each school features the tight end in the offense and they all stand out to me.”

Davon Mitchell breaks down his top five schools

In his most recent interview with Simmons, Mitchell talked about what stands out with each of his top five schools.

Alabama: “Alabama is where I am from and they are a great program. I have visited a couple of times, and I have a strong relationship with coach Joe Cox and I have always been a fan. I was at the Iron Bowl and they do great things. They develop tight ends really well and teach them to block and catch well.”

Miami: “Miami wasn’t even on my list when I had a top 11. I went there for a visit and that changed things for me. They have produced some great tight ends and I liked their practice a lot. They see the tight end a lot, they use multiple tight ends on the field at the same time and I feel they would get me the ball.”

Oklahoma: “Oklahoma is a school I am familiar with. I have been there four or five times, so I feel comfortable. The atmosphere is strong. I like the coaching staff and they always feature their top tight ends. Coach Brent Venables and coach Joe Jon Finley have really recruited me hard, so I have some strong relationships too.”

Texas: “I have visited Texas a few times and they use their tight ends well in coach Steve Sarkisian‘s offense. They have a lot of great players, they run a strong offense and I am good with coach Jeff Banks. Texas has a lot of good things going right now.”

Texas A&M: “Texas A&M is a school I have visited once, but I like what I saw. I lived around there for a while, they have great facilities and the coaches have shown a lot of interest in me. They used Donovan Green a lot last year and they have shown they like to get the ball to their tight end. Coach Jimbo Fisher is very involved with the offense and they are looking to build on that this season.”