University of South Alabama Athletics

2025: Outdoor — Recorded a season-best long jump of 6.88m (22’7”) with a runner-up finish at the Jaguar Outdoor Invitational... also competed at the Crimson Tide Invitational and Southern Miss Invitational. Indoor — Placed sixth in the long jump at the Samford Bulldog Invite with a mark of 6.46m (21’2.5”).

Kennesaw State (2023-24): Won the indoor and outdoor ASUN Championship with the Yellow Jackets in 2023-24...Recorded a personal best of 7.21 meters (23'8") in the long jump at the Crimson Tide Invitational... Placed ninth at the ASUN Championship in the triple jump with a personal record leap of 12.78 meters (41'11.25") and 12th in the long jump...

High School: Attended Oxford High School in Oxford, Ala...Competed in Football, Basketball, and Track for three years...Ranked No.12 nationally and No.1 in the state of Alabama in Long Jump...High School stats: Long Jump: 23'1" ... Holds the school record in the long jump, and 4x100 meters...Favorite high school sports highlight was winning the 4x100 meter state championship

Personal: Full name is Raphael Ashton Mitchell... Born in Anniston, Ala... Son of Nakenya Mitchell... Has three brothers...Hobbies are playing video games, listening to music, and competing... His brother Miguel plays football at the University of Arkansas...Favorite movie "John Wick"... Favorite professional sports team is the Chicago Bulls... Favorite athletes are Michael Jordan, Ja Morant, and Rob Dillingham...Favorite music artists are NBA Youngboy, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Nocap, and Rybo... Favorie food is Alfredo and Quesadillas... Favorite class is Math...