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James Mitchell

TE

James Mitchell came into the league as a 5th-round selection (177th overall) in 2022, drafted out of Virginia Tech. He's currently with DAL, in his 5th season in the league. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 16 catches for 169 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'4", 264#

College

Virginia Tech

Draft

Rd 5, 177th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2026

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
48.2

53th percentile among TEs · limited sample

2 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-0.47
Hands×0.1+0.15
Volume×0.12-0.85
Total EPA×0.22-0.40
EPA/target×0.3+0.24
Yards/target×0.12+0.60

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size72▶

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

Receiving

Hands74▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat63▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability63▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share39▶

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

Efficiency62▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume15▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025CAR49.62328
2023DET48.22228
2022DET63.38111131

Career profile

James Mitchell has appeared in 12 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: DET (2022–2023), CAR (2025).

As a receiver he has caught 16 passes for 169 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with DET: 113 yards and 1 touchdown in 8 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 17DAL1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD37.7
Week 18MIN1 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD58

James Mitchell — common questions

What position does James Mitchell play?
James Mitchell is listed as a TE.
Which teams has James Mitchell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), James Mitchell has played for DET (2022–2023), CAR (2025).
Where did James Mitchell go to college?
James Mitchell played college football at Virginia Tech.
When was James Mitchell drafted?
James Mitchell was selected in round 5, 177th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has James Mitchell scored?
James Mitchell has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is James Mitchell's ScoutIndex Rating?
James Mitchell rated 49.6 for 2025, the 67th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 5, 2022

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