Instead, Mitchell moved and ended up at Arlington Sam Houston, while Phifer continued at South Grand Prairie. The two plan to team up again in the future, though. Mitchell, who played wide receiver and running back, chose the Tigers over Iowa State, LSU and Oklahoma State. Phifer, an offensive lineman, also considered LSU along with Texas Tech and Oklahoma. Both are members of The News' Top 100 state recruiting list.
Oral commitments are non-binding.
The first day a recruit can sign a national letter of intent is Feb. 2. But I liked their presentation, and I liked the environment. Phifer and Mitchell earned spots on the Associated Press Class 5A All-State team. Phifer led a line that contributed to one of the most productive offenses, averaging 391.6 yards per game. Mitchell was the leading receiver in District 7-5A with 945 yards on 59 catches, including nine touchdowns.