Back to the Big 12 Newsfeed

Texas LB Juwan Mitchell: 'I Do Not Feel Comfortable Representing the University'

Texas linebacker Juwan Mitchell released a statement on Twitter Wednesday saying he does not "feel comfortable representing The University of Texas":

Mitchell followed up with another tweet:

Mitchell is one of many Longhorn student-athletes who have spoken out against racism and social injustice in recent days. He is also one of a few football players who have either said or implied that their days at Texas are over.

Of note, Texas wideout Brennan Eagles said that he is "not going to play another snap knowing what's going in society due to color and the system being broken.