TEMPE — Arizona State has secured a major commitment, as junior-college offensive tackle Jarmaine Mitchell has flipped his pledge from Georgia to the Sun Devils.
IM HOME!!!!!!🔱@KennyDillingham @TyBarret @CoachOmura @coachfleming17 @CoLinFootball pic.twitter.com/qU7yOfgK62
— Big Baby -#1️⃣ (@JarmaineMitche2) December 2, 2025
Mitchell, widely regarded as the top JUCO offensive tackle in the country, gives ASU a significant boost in its 2026 recruiting class. With offensive line depth a clear concern as the season winds down, his commitment reinforces the foundation the Sun Devils have been trying to build over the past few years.
Nov 13, 2010; Tempe, AZ, USA; The logo of Arizona State Sun Devils mascot on the field at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports
According to Sun Devil Source’s Chris Karpman, this marks the first time Arizona State has ever landed the No. 1 junior-college prospect in any class ranked by 247Sports or other major recruiting outlets.
The flip also highlights ASU’s rising national profile and Tempe’s growing appeal as a destination for top-tier talent.
Jan. 2, 2010; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Detailed view of an Arizona State Sun Devils mascot logo against the Southern California Trojans at the Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Fans quickly embraced Mitchell, welcoming him to the Valley under his announcement post on X.
Welcome home 🔱🆙 pic.twitter.com/IkYhl0pysz
— 🔱Commit 2 the Fork🔱 (@Commit2theFork) December 2, 2025
— DieHardDevil (@DieHardDevilASU) December 2, 2025
LETS GOOOOOO WELCOME HOME pic.twitter.com/mlh6WtN1ZG
— Darth Devil🔱 (@Darth__Devil) December 2, 2025
Arizona State players celebrate on the field after a win over TCU during a game at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Sept. 26, 2025. © Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
With Mitchell set to begin his collegiate career at Arizona State, his commitment serves as a statement to the Sun Devils’ trajectory next season.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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