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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 rush efficiency stands out most — the 98th 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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
81.6

96th percentile among RBs · limited sample

16 games · 38 touches

Volume×0.1-0.41
Receiving×0.14-0.74
Total EPA×0.24+1.20
Conversion×0.1+1.85
Ball security×0.06+0.72
Yards/carry×0.12+2.63
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+2.77

2000 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).

Size37▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency98▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry98▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion94▶

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

Receiving

Receiving20▶

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

Impact

Ball Security80▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume55▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency96▶

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)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
125
16/g
1
9
1.1/g
58
7/g
0
Away8
62
8/g
1
4
0.5/g
31
4/g
1
In division8
61
8/g
1
7
0.9/g
37
5/g
0
Out of division8
126
16/g
1
6
0.8/g
52
7/g
1
In wins11
173
16/g
2
11
1.0/g
82
7/g
1
In losses5
14
3/g
0
2
0.4/g
7
1/g
0
On grass5
19
4/g
0
1
0.2/g
12
2/g
0
On turf11
168
15/g
2
12
1.1/g
77
7/g
1
Indoors1
0
0/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors15
187
12/g
2
13
0.9/g
89
6/g
1

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonTB9 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonNYG18 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1DAL39 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD73.1
Week 2NYG—49.5
Week 3GB5 rush yds, 0 TD45.4
Week 4NO—49.7
Week 5ATL105 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD99
Week 6WAS21 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -5 yds, 0 TD33.9
Week 7ARI16 rush yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 8CHI2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 9NYG-2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 10DAL2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD50.1
Week 11PIT4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 1 TD50.9
Week 12ARI2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 13WAS—48.5
Week 14TEN3 rush yds, 0 TD48
Week 15CLE—49.4
Week 17CIN7 rush yds, 0 TD53.8

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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