Bruce Mitchell transitions from defensive line to key BYU offensive lineman
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Bruce Mitchell, a senior center at BYU, is pivotal to the Cougars' offensive line as they aim for the College Football Playoff. Having transitioned from defensive tackle, Mitchell earned first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2025 and has set personal and team goals for 2026. With over 10 teammates projected for the 2027 NFL draft, Mitchell's performance will be critical in continuing the team's success, which saw them rank 13th nationally in sacks allowed last season. His wife, Sadie Sargent Mitchell, a former BYU track star turned professional athlete, supports him in maintaining peak performance on and off the field.
- •Mitchell transitioned from defensive line to center in his third season.
- •He aims to help the team reach the College Football Playoff.
- •Mitchell was a first-team All-Big 12 selection in 2025.
- •His wife, Sadie, is a professional athlete and provides support.
- •BYU had a strong offensive line performance last season, ranking 13th in sacks allowed.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former defensive lineman Bruce Mitchell has become an integral part of BYU’s offensive line
"The secret behind the success of BYU center Bruce Mitchell is his wife, former BYU track star and current professional athlete Sadie Sargent Mitchell.
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