
Michael Mitchell Jr. is an efficient Stanford freshman QB with polish and upside
In the 2026 season, Michael Mitchell Jr. has been a low-volume but highly efficient passer for Stanford, completing 1 of 1 passes for 7 yards in the opener against Miami with no interceptions and a 158.8 passer rating. He arrived as a consensus three-star recruit, ranked by ESPN as the No. 2 quarterback in California and No. 12 nationally at the position in his class. The standout traits are accuracy, a tight and catchable ball, a quick release, and strong mechanics, with enough off-platform ability to keep the play alive.





