Jackson Mitchell is a former Division I football walk-on at SMU who built his foundation on earning opportunity, leading under pressure, and performing in high-stakes environments where consistency and accountability matter most. As a team captain, he developed a deep understanding of how mindset, discipline, and standards shape leadership and outcomes.

After retiring from sport, he transitioned into a high-performing career in medical device sales, where he now leads a team and partners directly with surgeons in the operating room—navigating complex, high-pressure decisions while consistently driving performance. Alongside his corporate career, he has competed in multiple endurance events including marathons, triathlons, and HYROX at the World Championship level, reinforcing his approach to physical and mental performance.

Through The Walk-On Mentality, LLC, Jackson provides leadership and performance consulting for high-performing professionals and teams, helping them build the systems, habits, and mental frameworks required to execute at a high level when it matters most.

Division I Walk-On • Medical Device Sales Leader • HYROX World Championship Athlete • Leadership & Performance Consultant