Joe
Mixon.
Joe
Mixon.
Oklahoma
Joe Mixon projects best in an inside zone blocking scheme that prioritizes a strong, decisive runner with good vision and the ability to contribute as a receiver out of the backfield.
Year 1 as a change-of-pace or short-yardage back, with a ceiling to develop into a featured every-down back.
A pure outside zone scheme that requires extreme lateral quickness and consistent home-run speed.
Mixon's blend of power, vision, and receiving ability makes him a versatile back for an inside zone system.
Selected #48 overall in Round 2 of the 2017 NFL Draft by Cincinnati Bengals out of Oklahoma.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
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| Yr | Team | G | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | RecYds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Oklahoma | 13 | 113 | 753 | 7 | 28 | 356 |
| 2016 | Oklahoma | 12 | 187 | 1274 | 10 | 37 | 538 |
| Career | — | 25 | 300 | 2027 | 17 | 65 | 894 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Joe Mixon played seven seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals, establishing himself as a Pro Bowl running back and a key offensive weapon. He was traded to the Houston Texans in 2024.