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Brian Mitchell

RB

A 5th-round pick (130th overall) in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Louisiana-Lafayette, Brian Mitchell has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2003 with NYG, capping a 14-season NFL career. His yards/carry stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 54 catches for 554 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'11", 221#

College

Louisiana-Lafayette

Draft

Rd 5, 130th overall (1990)

Seasons

1990–2003

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
61.6

87th percentile among RBs

16 games · 71 touches

Volume×0.1-0.11
Receiving×0.14+0.26
Total EPA×0.24+0.33
Conversion×0.1+1.18
Ball security×0.06+1.04
Yards/carry×0.12+1.60
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.05

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size35▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency51▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry94▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion90▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving80▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security89▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume64▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency61▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003NYG53.716201438
2002PHI51.116571
2001PHI45.81696122
2000PHI81.61621187213891
1999WAS61.616220131305

Career profile

Brian Mitchell has appeared in 80 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: WAS (1999), PHI (2000–2002), NYG (2003).

As a passer he has thrown for 78 yards and 1 touchdown with 0 interceptions. He has rushed for 436 yards and 4 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 54 passes for 554 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with WAS: 305 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
97
12/g
0
10
1.3/g
98
12/g
0
Away8
123
15/g
1
21
2.6/g
207
26/g
0
In division8
77
10/g
0
10
1.3/g
60
8/g
0
Out of division8
143
18/g
1
21
2.6/g
245
31/g
0
In wins10
94
9/g
0
12
1.2/g
138
14/g
0
In losses6
126
21/g
1
19
3.2/g
167
28/g
0
On grass10
103
10/g
0
14
1.4/g
162
16/g
0
On turf6
117
20/g
1
17
2.8/g
143
24/g
0
Indoors2
102
51/g
1
10
5.0/g
102
51/g
0
Outdoors14
118
8/g
0
21
1.5/g
203
15/g
0

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonDET55 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonTB1 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1DAL12 rush yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 2NYG13 rush yds, 0 TD38.9
Week 3NYJ2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD35.1
Week 4CAR15 rush yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 6ARI9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 7DAL3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD44.9
Week 8CHI-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD28.5
Week 9BUF12 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD62.6
Week 10PHI2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD44.4
Week 11NYG1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD58.2
Week 12PHI24 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD62.8
Week 13DET60 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD75.8
Week 14ARI19 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD61.9
Week 15IND42 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD67.4
Week 16SF-3 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 17MIA16 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD53.4

Brian Mitchell — common questions

What position does Brian Mitchell play?
Brian Mitchell is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Brian Mitchell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brian Mitchell has played for WAS (1999), PHI (2000–2002), NYG (2003).
Where did Brian Mitchell go to college?
Brian Mitchell played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette.
When was Brian Mitchell drafted?
Brian Mitchell was selected in round 5, 130th overall, of the 1990 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brian Mitchell scored?
Brian Mitchell has 6 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 passing, 4 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Brian Mitchell's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brian Mitchell rated 53.7 for 2003, the 72nd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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