There were many players from the 2014 team who fans felt would be sorely missed in 2015. However, the talk during the off-season primarily centered around the offensive skill positions and Shaq Mason. Lost was the impact of Quayshawn Nealy, the Takeaway Titan of 2014 and the leader of the defense. The Jackets were left without an experienced LB on the team who possessed Nealy's skill set, and would suffer as a result. One Freshman stepped forward as someone who could fill Nealy's role in the future: Brant Mitchell.
As a Recruit
Mitchell's recruitment was a far cry from that of Anree Saint-Amour.