In a stunning turn of events, five-star quarterback Jalen Mitchell has flipped his commitment from the Texas Longhorns to the Duke Blue Devils, sending shockwaves through the college football world. Mitchell, considered one of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the 2025 class, had long been expected to don burnt orange but announced his decision to join Duke late Thursday evening.
Mitchell also had Georgia and Tennessee among his final contenders, but cited Duke’s coaching staff, academic opportunities, and recent momentum on the recruiting trail as key reasons for his change of heart.
“I had to follow my heart and go where I felt I could grow the most — on and off the field,” Mitchell said in a statement. “Duke just felt like home.”
Texas fans were left stunned, as the Longhorns had been in the driver’s seat for months. Meanwhile, Duke continues to build an increasingly competitive roster under head coach Mike Elko, pulling off what may be the program’s most high-profile recruiting flip in recent memory.
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