James
Mitchell.
James
Mitchell.
Virginia Tech· 6'4"· 249 lb
Detroit's offensive scheme is a blend of Shanahan outside zone and gap/duo power run concepts, prioritizing tight ends who can effectively block in multiple phases of the game while also contributing as receiving threats.
Mitchell projects as a Year 1 rotational tight end, initially contributing as a blocking specialist in heavy sets and on special teams, with the ceiling to develop into a versatile two-way starter.
Scheme where he is asked to consistently split out wide as an X-receiver.
His traditional, well-rounded H-back skill set makes him a suitable addition to a team that values versatile tight ends who can contribute both as blockers and receivers in a run-heavy attack.
| Yr | Team | G | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Virginia Tech | 13 | 21 | 363 | 2 |
| 2020 | Virginia Tech | 10 | 26 | 435 | 4 |
| 2021 | Virginia Tech | 2 | 5 | 42 | 1 |
| Career | — | 25 | 52 | 840 | 7 |
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