Ohio’s Versatile Safety Still Fighting for Volume
In the 2026 season, De'Vante Mitchell is showing flashes of a useful, all-purpose defensive back for Ohio: ESPN lists him with 2026 per-game production, while his recent high school MaxPreps line showed active involvement in multiple phases, including tackles, passes defensed, and kick return yardage. The stats suggest a player with range and willingness to do the dirty work, but he’s still more of a developing, role-fitting safety than a finished star. If your team wants a physical, multi-use defender with special-teams value and upside, Mitchell is worth a look.
