2022 Receiving Stats
REC
11
YDS
113
TD
1
AVG
10.3
TAR
11
2023 Projections
2022 Fantasy Outlook
Some say Mitchell was a steal as a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. After emerging as a big-play threat as a sophomore at Virginia Tech and averaging over 17 yards per catch in 2019 and 2020, the 6-4 tight end missed most of the 2021 season due to a torn ACL. However, he should be healthy well before the start of training camp, and he'll have a great opportunity in Detroit. Slotting on the depth chart under T.J. Hockenson is uncertain, but neither Garrett Griffin nor Brock Wright seem to possess the athleticism or receiving chops that Mitchell does. Hockenson's blocking struggles likely mean that Mitchell will have to impress as an in-line tight end if he is to see consistent offensive snaps during his rookie year. Read Past Outlooks
Records reception in season finale
Mitchell played 10 of the Lions' 60 snaps on offense and recorded a seven-yard reception in Sunday's 20-16 win over the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Though he ranked third in snap share among Detroit tight ends in each of the final five games of the 2022 campaign, Mitchell still drew at least one target in all but one of those contests. All told, Mitchell turned in 11 receptions for 113 yards and one touchdown on 11 targets across his 14 appearances with the Lions in 2022. The 23-year-old is likely to remain in a depth role for Detroit heading into his second NFL season in 2023.
Though he ranked third in snap share among Detroit tight ends in each of the final five games of the 2022 campaign, Mitchell still drew at least one target in all but one of those contests. All told, Mitchell turned in 11 receptions for 113 yards and one touchdown on 11 targets across his 14 appearances with the Lions in 2022. The 23-year-old is likely to remain in a depth role for Detroit heading into his second NFL season in 2023.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do James Mitchell's 2022 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
3.5Air Yards Per Snap
0.28% Team Air Yards
1.3%% Team Targets
2.0%Avg Depth of Target
4.5 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
5.8% Targeted On Route
16.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does James Mitchell run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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James Mitchell
68 routes 11 targets
147 routes 24 targets
119 routes 15 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2022 James Mitchell Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do James Mitchell's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 4"Weight
249 lbsHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
32.88 in
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No looks during offensive explosion
Mitchell did not see any targets in the passing game during Sunday's 41-14 win over the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
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Makes play on Thanksgiving
Mitchell caught one pass on one target for 22 yards during Thursday's loss to the Bills.
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Remaining in small role
Mitchell was not targeted with a pass during Sunday's 31-18 win over the Giants.
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One catch against Bears
Mitchell secured his only target for four yards during Sunday's 31-30 win over the Bears.
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First career touchdown
Mitchell caught two of two targets for eight yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 15-9 win over the Packers.
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