HOG FUTURES: Hard-hitting Heber Springs star fulfills UA goal

Heber Springs’ Braylon Mitchell 
enjoys himself during the Arkansas High School All-Star game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mitchell, 6-2, 220 pounds, is projected as a linebacker for the Razorbacks.

Heber Springs’ Braylon Mitchell enjoys himself during the Arkansas High School All-Star game at Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mitchell, 6-2, 220 pounds, is projected as a linebacker for the Razorbacks.

Braylon Mitchell started dreaming of playing football for Arkansas five or six years ago while growing up in North Little Rock. A little over a year ago, he chose to make that dream a reality.

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Sports, Pages 23 on 07/14/2010

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Razorback_Dude says...

Went to Arkansas Tech with Braylon's aunt,Bettye(Mitchell), Corliss' mother. I wish the kid great success in Hogville.

July 14, 2010 at 11:43 a.m. ( | suggest removal )

dwp007 says...

I love this kid's size and athleticism. He also sounds like a fine young man, off the field.

I cannot wait to see how Braylon develops, hopefully as a punishing linebacker.

July 14, 2010 at 12:35 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

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