Questionable
Injury Hand
Est. Return 5/1/2024
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
2
YDS
28
TD
0
AVG
14.0
TAR
2
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Mitchell's chances of making a second-year jump took a massive hit when Detroit spent a high second-round pick on rookie Sam LaPorta, who has been seeing the majority of snaps with the first-team offense during training camp. Meanwhile, incumbent starter Brock Wright is back as an effective blocker while the versatile Mitchell - who was used on the line, out wide, and in the backfield during his time at Virginia Tech - seems set to serve as a versatile No. 3 option. Read Past Outlooks
Goes on IR
Mitchell (hand) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell had already been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card game against the Rams due to a hand injury, but it now seems as if this issue will hold him out for the remainder of the year. In a corresponding move, Detroit signed Anthony Firkser to its active roster to ensure some extra depth at tight end going forward.
Mitchell had already been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card game against the Rams due to a hand injury, but it now seems as if this issue will hold him out for the remainder of the year. In a corresponding move, Detroit signed Anthony Firkser to its active roster to ensure some extra depth at tight end going forward.
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How do James Mitchell's 2023 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
0.9Air Yards Per Snap
0.09% Team Air Yards
0.4%% Team Targets
0.3%Avg Depth of Target
7.0 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.0% Targeted On Route
4.5%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
44 routes 2 targets
451 routes 120 targets
114 routes 14 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 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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Ready for bigger role
Mitchell could see a significant role in the Detroit offense during the second half of the season after T.J. Hockenson was traded to the Vikings, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
A fifth-round pick in the 2022 Draft, Mitchell likely would have been selected higher if it weren't for an ACL injury that cut short his final year at Virginia Tech. The rookie caught his first career NFL touchdown Sunday against the Packers, and while more experienced tight ends Brock Wright and Shane Zylstra saw a bigger workload in the game, Mitchell offers the most upside of the three as a receiver.
A fifth-round pick in the 2022 Draft, Mitchell likely would have been selected higher if it weren't for an ACL injury that cut short his final year at Virginia Tech. The rookie caught his first career NFL touchdown Sunday against the Packers, and while more experienced tight ends Brock Wright and Shane Zylstra saw a bigger workload in the game, Mitchell offers the most upside of the three as a receiver.
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.
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Won't play against Rams
Mitchell (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card round game against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
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Tending to hand injury
Mitchell (hand) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.
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Gains 24 yards
Mitchell caught his only target for 24 yards during Sunday's 30-20 win over the Vikings.
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First catch of season
Mitchell caught one pass for four yards during Saturday's 20-19 loss to the Cowboys.
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Goes untargeted Saturday
Mitchell played six of the Lions' 66 snaps on offense and went without a target in Saturday's 42-17 win over the Broncos.
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