Four-star 2028 running back Jayshawn Mitchell will visit Texas for the Florida game as the Longhorns battle Oklahoma and other powers for his commitment.
Texas will get another important chance to impress one of the top running backs in the 2028 recruiting class when Jayshawn Mitchell visits Austin for the Longhorns’ Oct. 17 matchup against Florida.
Mitchell, a standout at San Antonio Brennan, is listed at 5-10, 195 pounds and ranks as the No. 116 overall prospect, No. 8 running back and No. 13 player in Texas in the current Rivals Industry rankings.
Rivals’ own rankings are even higher on him, placing Mitchell No. 40 nationally and No. 1 among running backs.
Texas has been building the relationship for months.
“I’ve been excited about Texas because of the relationship I’ve been building,” Mitchell said. “The coaches have been showing me love, and I’ve always respected the program. I’m looking forward to getting back up there for that game.”
That visit comes during a loaded October schedule for Mitchell, who is also expected to make stops at Georgia, Ohio State and Oklahoma.
The Texas date could carry extra weight because of the stage.
Florida comes to DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium on Oct. 17, and the Gators enter October with momentum after beating Ole Miss 52-28. Texas’ official schedule confirms the Florida matchup as an SEC home game with an early kickoff window.
For Texas, this isn’t just another recruiting weekend.
Mitchell is one of the most heavily pursued backs in his class, and Oklahoma currently holds a strong position in his recruitment. Rivals’ prediction model presently lists the Sooners well ahead of the field, making every major Texas visit important.
The Longhorns already have one advantage: geography. Mitchell plays his high school football in San Antonio, giving Texas repeated opportunities to get him back on campus.
Now Steve Sarkisian’s staff gets another showcase.
A packed DKR, a ranked SEC opponent and another high-profile Texas game could give Mitchell a much clearer picture of what Saturdays in Austin look like.
And with programs such as Oklahoma, Georgia and Ohio State involved, Texas can’t afford to waste the opportunity.
