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Arizona State gets top OT JUCO recruit in commitment flip

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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.

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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

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.

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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