2023 UConn Football Commit - Jalen Mitchell (Rockledge, Florida)

[HCCForever]

Personally, I love this. I saw Jalen run at Rockledge High. Cocoa High is their rival and where Tim Passmore played. How is Passmore doing? Not sure how much he played last season.

 

[ktuck911]

Personally, I love this. I saw Jalen run at Rockledge High. Cocoa High is their rival and where Tim Passmore played. How is Passmore doing? Not sure how much he played last season.

Passmore redshirted this year... although I believe he did see a few live snaps... Certain will see him play in '23 as a redshirt frosh...

 

[Huskygrad88]

I think this is a very nice addition to the RB room. I don't see him as a rambling/bruiser type, so not a true Burns replacement. I think he's sort of a hybrid - speed and a bit of power (he actually goes down a bit easier than I would have thought). Should compliment the rest of the RB's.

This thread sums up why it is so difficult to project these players. Post #12 says he is one of the best after contact; post 24 says he goes down easy. What do any of us really know??

 

[Exit 4]

What do any of us really know??

Everything! and yet nothing too.

 

[Palatine]

This thread sums up why it is so difficult to project these players. Post #12 says he is one of the best after contact; post 24 says he goes down easy. What do any of us really know??

Watch his 2021 highlights and make up your own mind.

IMHO, looks like a strong runner that breaks many tackles. Always seems to be moving forward and finishes runs. Decent vision, likes to go north/south, has some burst but not a lot. Does not have top end speed. Decent hands. Solid short yardage and goal line back.

The good news is he older and should be stronger than he was in 2021. Another good tool for Charlton's toolbox.

 

[huskysupporter]

This isn’t a good signing it’s a great signing. Obviously health was an issue last year but Mitchell is a lead back. In my opinion becomes most talented back on the roster.

 

[ktuck911]

Watch his 2021 highlights and make up your own mind.

IMHO, looks like a strong runner that breaks many tackles. Always seems to be moving forward and finishes runs. Decent vision, likes to go north/south, has some burst but not a lot. Does not have top end speed. Decent hands. Solid short yardage and goal line back.

The good news is he older and should be stronger than he was in 2021. Another good tool for Charlton's toolbox.

he definitely shows a downhill running style... and he finishes his runs... we need that... Hoping we have/had some hidden gems on OL that really allow for this to show out...

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

This thread sums up why it is so difficult to project these players. Post #12 says he is one of the best after contact; post 24 says he goes down easy. What do any of us really know??

I know - it's funny how his YAC is high but yet he kind of goes down easy. It might be that while he is not a total bull/hard to bring down he bounces off of initial contact well. Both can be true. Like I said, I think he can add to the RB room by doing several things very well.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Palatine]

Just a thought. Shouldn't a running back be running these drills holding a ball?

 

[formerlurker]

Just a thought. Shouldn't a running back be running these drills holding a ball?

Good, honest question. There are drills that focus on holding on to the ball, which I'm sure Jalen practices ad nauseum.

However, the drills in his video seem to be tailored to his rehab from a leg injury and that's where his focus should be.

 

[WNConn]

Just a thought. Shouldn't a running back be running these drills holding a ball?

Some of those workouts are absolutely absurd. Squats on a stability ball and whatever that one leg workout is called on the bosu ball require a level of stability and core strength that I can't wrap my head around. No wonder the guy was known for yards after contact

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Jalen!!!

 

[Scrutineer]

Jalen Mitchell is a 5-10 220lb RB from Rockledge Florida attending Louisville. (TransferPortal). Other offers from Akron.

Jalen Mitchell - Football - University of Louisville Athletics

Jalen Mitchell (15) RB - 2022: recorded two carries in the win against JMU… had three carries for 16 yards in the win versus Wake Forest… had one rush atte...

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Pre-injury season highlights:

Jalen Mitchell Regular Season Highlights | Louisville RB

Jalen Mitchell took over as the feature back for the Louisville Cardinals in 2021 and did not disappoint. Mitchell rushed the ball 155 times on the year for ...

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Just saw this. Hope I'm not being repetitive, but he has quick feet, runs with power and has great hands as a receiver.
Great addition.
Welcome Jalen. You're exactly the player we needed to add.

 

[Scrutineer]

I'll be adding this and the balance ball stuff to my workouts. Should speed up my trips to the mailbox...........