Drafted 177th overall in the 6th round of the 2010 draft, Carlton Mitchell arrived from University of South Florida. His most recent season came in 2011 with CLE, capping a 2-season NFL career. Few match his size, which grades in the 80th percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3 catches for 31 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Size
6'3", 215#
College
University of South Florida
Draft
Rd 6, 177th overall (2010)
Seasons
2010–2011
2010 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology36th percentile among WRs · limited sample
1 games · 1 targets
2010 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed57▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst63▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agility12▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size80▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands39▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat59▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability58▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share36▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share43▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency44▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume7▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Carlton Mitchell has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with CLE.
He has rushed for 9 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 3 passes for 31 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2011 with CLE: 31 yards and 0 touchdowns in 3 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game9 vs CAR, 2010 Week 12
- Most receiving yards in a game19 on 1 catches vs PIT, 2011 Week 17
2010 splits
regular season2010 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 12 | CAR | 9 rush yds, 0 TD | 39.2 |
Carlton Mitchell — common questions
- What position does Carlton Mitchell play?
- Carlton Mitchell is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Carlton Mitchell played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Carlton Mitchell has played for CLE (2010–2011).
- Where did Carlton Mitchell go to college?
- Carlton Mitchell played college football at University of South Florida.
- When was Carlton Mitchell drafted?
- Carlton Mitchell was selected in round 6, 177th overall, of the 2010 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Carlton Mitchell scored?
- Carlton Mitchell has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Carlton Mitchell's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Carlton Mitchell rated 47.4 for 2011, the 57th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Colt McCoyQB · 2011
- Greg LittleWR · 2011
- Peyton HillisRB · 2011
- Seneca WallaceQB · 2011
- Josh CribbsWR · 2011
- Chris OgbonnayaRB · 2011
- Benjamin WatsonTE · 2011
- Montario HardestyRB · 2011
Drafted in round 6, 2010
- Fendi OnobunTE · pick 170
- Shann SchillingerDB · pick 171
- Brent BowdenP · pick 172
- Anthony DixonRB · pick 173
- Greg HardyDE · pick 175
- Rusty SmithQB · pick 176
- Arthur MoatsDE · pick 178
- Sam YoungOT · pick 179
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