Saturday, TBWNN had a chance to speak with Braylon Mitchell about his committment to the Arkansas Razorbacks, how he is recruiting for Arkansas, and what he thinks about this upcoming season at Heber Springs High.
- When did you first realize that you actually had the potential to land at a big time football school such as Arkansas?
Braylon- I realized that I had the potential when I was 11 years old running over guys in little league football, and a guy came up to me and said if I stick with it I can have a bright future in it..and Arkansas has always been a dream school.
- This year's trend seems to be committing early. You can clearly see it across the nation, as prep stars like yourself seem to be wanting to get on the bus a lot sooner than in years past. Why do you think that is, and why did you commit so early in the process to Arkansas?
Braylon- I had along talk with my coach and I just told him that if Arkansas was to offer me that I would commit as soon as I could, simply because I feel like the Arkansas football program is headed in the right direction for success.
- How exciting is this for you & your family? Is this a life long dream of yours?
Braylon- This is very exciting for me and my family, my mother and father are just happy and proud because I chose to do something with my life..and yes its a life long dream because I have been calling them hogz since the age of 3 when my big cousin Corliss Williamson helped Arkansas win the Championship in 1994.
- I saw a comment of yours right after you committed, about getting on the phone, and recruiting for Arkansas. How is that going so far, and who have you tried to sway your way ?
Braylon- Its going good so far I have only called Michael Dyer and told him that "we need to keep all of our talent here at home were we belong"
- It is a long time till signing day Braylon. Are you planning on taking any more trips, and if so, where?
Braylon- No I don’t plan on it because I’m focusing on getting my team to War memorial stadium, I’m done with the recruiting process it takes a toll on you..
- In your own words, tell me what it will mean to you, to wear that HOG on your helmet?
Braylon- To wear the hog symbol to me would me that all my hard work as a kid finally paid off, and it would also mean that I have a lot more work to do because I want to help Arkansas Become SEC CHAMPIONS, As well as NATIONAL CHAMPIONS..
- The burning question......If I were to pick up your Ipod or your MP3 player, what 5 songs would I listen to first, at your request?
Braylon-
1. Thriller by Michael Jackson
2. Every girl in the world by Lilwayne
3. Best I ever had by lil wayne featuring drake
4. I want you back by Michael Jackson
5. Army gunz by lil wayne
I’m a big Michael Jackson and lil wayne fan
- You finished 3rd last year in conference, had a rough stretch through the first 4 weeks, then seemed to get it going down the stretch. What are you/your teams goals at Heber Springs this year?
Braylon- This year our main goal is to make it to war memorial stadium and finish first in the confrence..and to never take a play for granted, play every down like its your last.
- You are a big back, and you fit the mold of what Petrino wants in his running backs. What aspects of your game are your strengths, and what do you think you need to improve on to become the complete back you want to be?
Braylon- My strengths as a running back are running down hill and dominating my opponents who try to get in my way and stop me. I feel like I should work on my speed so that I can become a complete back.
- 76,000 fans calling the Hogs. What is the first thought that comes to your mind?
Braylon- The first thing that comes to mind is WOW!
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