Which Team Needs 4-Star WR Ahmir Mitchell More, Ohio State or Michigan?

College football rivalries are always better when recruiting is involved.

It doesn't take much to spark a Michigan Wolverines-Ohio State Buckeyes discussion. Early Friday afternoon, Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, athlete Ahmir Mitchell tweeted that his recruiting battle would come down to the Wolverines and the reigning national champion Buckeyes. He added that while the schools are the two to watch, he doesn't have a favorite of the two.

At 6'3" and 206 pounds, Mitchell can be the big, physical, go-to receiver both programs can use. And while it's almost a definite that he'll play in the Big Ten, it's still to be determined exactly where he'll play.

Of the two rivals, Michigan may be the team that needs Mitchell the most. And that may be more of a testament to what Ohio State already has.

The Buckeyes have players like Jalin Marshall, Noah Brown and Johnnie Dixon back from last year's team. All three should still be there when Mitchell arrives on campus. As competitive as Mitchell is, playing time could be an issue.

Additionally, Ohio State has two solid receivers in its 2016 class who could be impact players in Austin Mack and Kierre Hawkins. In-state 4-star George Hill is classified as an athlete, but he could serve as an H-back—a la Dontre Wilson—in head coach Urban Meyer's system.

Michigan is hoping Ohio State's loaded field serves as its own advantage. While there is offensive talent in Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh's system, the opportunity to play may be more in Mitchell's favor in Ann Arbor, Michigan, than in Columbus, Ohio.

Michigan's 2016 class currently has one 4-star receiver committed in Brad Hawkins, and the Michigan faithful are hoping to pair Mitchell with Hawkins for a nice one-two punch. The Wolverines will be looking for players to step in once Amara Darboh and Jehu Chesson complete their senior seasons.

Mitchell will be a major get for whichever school lands him. He's listed by 247Sports as the nation's No. 6 athlete, primarily because of what he's able to do outside of playing receiver. Mitchell could be a reliable special teams option. Because of his size, he also could succeed at the flex tight end position at the next level.

Mitchell is a player with decent speed, good hands and an ability to use his body well to frustrate defenders in passing situations. He will likely be a common name among Big Ten followers over the next few years.

And while Ohio State would love to have him, Michigan may be the better fit for Mitchell as a player looking for immediate playing time.

Damon Sayles is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. All player ratings are courtesy of 247Sports' composite ratings. Follow Damon via Twitter: @DamonSayles.