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Malcolm Mitchell

WR

A 4th-round pick (112th overall) in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Georgia, Malcolm Mitchell has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2017 with NE, a career spanning 2 NFL seasons. His 65.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 84th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. His efficiency stands out most — the 92nd percentile at the position.

Size

6'1", 200#

College

Georgia

Draft

Rd 4, 112th overall (2016)

Seasons

2016–2017

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
65.6

84th percentile among WRs

12 games · 48 targets

Role×0.14-0.25
Hands×0.1+1.70
Volume×0.12-0.07
Total EPA×0.22+0.79
EPA/target×0.3+1.50
Yards/target×0.12+0.55

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed63▶

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

Burst81▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility32▶

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

Size53▶

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

Receiving

Hands83▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat36▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability84▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share45▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share44▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency92▶

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

Volume56▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016NE65.612324014

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Malcolm Mitchell has played in 12 regular-season games, all with NE.

As a receiver he has caught 32 passes for 401 yards and 4 touchdowns.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2016: a 65.6, in the 84th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
18
3.0/g
207
35/g
1
Away6
14
2.3/g
194
32/g
3
In division3
9
3.0/g
86
29/g
2
Out of division9
23
2.6/g
315
35/g
2
In wins11
31
2.8/g
388
35/g
4
In losses1
1
1.0/g
13
13/g
0
On grass5
9
1.8/g
152
30/g
1
On turf7
23
3.3/g
249
36/g
3
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
33
33/g
0
Outdoors11
30
2.7/g
368
33/g
4

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPIT1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonATL6 rec, 70 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1ARI2 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 2MIA1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 3HOU1 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD53.2
Week 5CLE2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD36
Week 7PIT—38.4
Week 10SEA1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD38.4
Week 11SF4 rec, 98 yds, 1 TD87.6
Week 12NYJ5 rec, 42 yds, 2 TD65.6
Week 13LAR8 rec, 82 yds, 0 TD71.9
Week 14BAL4 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD61.8
Week 15DEN1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 16NYJ3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD50

Malcolm Mitchell — common questions

What position does Malcolm Mitchell play?
Malcolm Mitchell is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Malcolm Mitchell played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Malcolm Mitchell has played for NE (2016).
Where did Malcolm Mitchell go to college?
Malcolm Mitchell played college football at Georgia.
When was Malcolm Mitchell drafted?
Malcolm Mitchell was selected in round 4, 112th overall, of the 2016 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Malcolm Mitchell scored?
Malcolm Mitchell has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Malcolm Mitchell's ScoutIndex Rating?
Malcolm Mitchell rated 65.6 for 2016, the 84th percentile among WRs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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