Mittman showed flashes of being a future standout on defense for North Carolina A&T during the 2024 season ... Possesses great athleticism and leadership ... Graduated early to enroll at A&T ... Chose A&T over multiple CAA and Ivy League schools and service academies ... Both parents are A&T alums ...
2024 Season: Played in 10 games with four starts as a freshman ... Made 41 tackles during his first season in Aggieland, including 24 unassisted tackles ...  Ranked fifth on the team in tackles ... Made seven tackles, including five unassisted, against Delaware at Truist Stadium on Sept. 14 ...  Followed that performance a week later with six tackles, including four unassisted at NCCU ... Had six tackles, including one for loss against Hampton during A&T’s homecoming game against Hampton on Oct. 19.
High School: Started his high school career at Hillside High School before finishing at Southern Durham under Darius Robinson ... Was named Defensive Back of the Year in 2021 ... Earned all-conference accolades in 2022 and 2023 ... Was selected to play in the 2024 Shrine Bowl as one oof the best defensive backs in North Carolina ... He made 152 career tackles, including 69 unassisted and six for loss. He also intercepted six passes during his career. As a Durham Hillside High School junior, Mittman recorded 40 tackles, four INTs, five pass breakups and nine pass defenses. He also returned a punt for a touchdown ... He also participated in track and field.
Personal: Full name is Benjamin Mittman III ... He is the son of Bonita and Benjamin Mittman, Jr., and was born on June 28, 2006 ... Has one sibling ... He is a business administration major ... Enjoys networking and has a strong interest in fashion ... His most prized possession is his family.
