Tuesday, May 3, 2022

James Mitchell Rankings

Overall (Average Ranking:  205):

PFF (109. TE JAMES MITCHELL, VIRGINIA TECH:  Mitchell has been forgotten in the tight end class after tearing his ACL in Week 2 of 2021. He possesses some of the best natural receiving talent in the class and is a more-than-willing blocker on tape.):  https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2022-nfl-draft-board-big-board

Draft Network Crabbs (174. James Mitchell - James Mitchell was a standout basketball and football player in high school where he earned all-state honors in all four seasons. He emerged as a playmaker for the Hokies in 2019 and 2020 and was primed for a monster season in 2021 but it was cut short after just two games. Mitchell suffered a knee injury that required season-ending surgery but still declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. Mitchell is a versatile player that profiles as an F tight end in the NFL where he can be moved around the formation and used in a variety of ways. Mitchell is a smooth athlete with terrific hands, ball skills, and body control. He took full advantage of the spacing within the Hokies offense and made his share of plays after the catch. An insanely versatile player, Mitchell was used in-line, flexed to the slot, out of the backfield, as a punt returner, special teams blocker, and emergency quarterback at Virginia Tech. His versatility brings notable value to him as a prospect. When it comes to areas of concern, Mitchell will need to expand his route tree and take significant strides as a blocker in the run game. As it stands, he lacks the power, mass, and technique to be consistent in creating movement and sustaining blocks. He will also need to prove he is healthy following the knee injury in 2021. Mitchell has a chance to be a unique player at the next level that would thrive in a spread offense where he can be used all over the formation, but there is development needed.  Ideal Role: F tight end.  Scheme Fit: Spread):  https://thedraftnetwork.com/big-board/nfl-draft-2022-top-prospects-tdn/?current-page=9




CBS (213. James Mitchell - Rating: 71.44 (Chance to start).  Pro Comparison: Dwayne Allen.  Strengths:  Long-strider who needs time to get up to speed, but he had four touchdown grabs in 2020. Willing blocker who can sustain blocks in the run game. Also shows a willingness to combo block and do it well, even pancaking unprepared linebackers. Displays toughness with the ball in his hands with legit YAC skills due to his ability to run through downfield arm tackles. Seems to find another gear in the open field with ball in hands; he'll run away from defenders once he gets going, and he's incredibly tough to bring down. One of the best blocking tight ends in the class.  Weaknesses:  Season-ending surgery after two games into the 2021 season, and he's not consistent in contested catch situations. Doesn't run a variety of routes -- mostly of the short/intermediate variety, and doesn't consistently put pressure on defensive backs with seam routes. Not particularly urgent in his movements and has more of a plodding running style.  Accolades:  2020: All-ACC second team (PFF), 47 rec for 765 yards between 2019 and 2020 (missed most of 2021 season with injury)):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospect-rankings/

Draft wire Top 300 (6th Round Grade - 244. James Mitchell):  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2022-nfl-draft-rankings-big-board-top-prospects/


Total:  1842/9 = 205

Positional (Average Ranking = 12):

PFF TE Rankings (4. JAMES MITCHELL, VIRGINIA TECH (BIG BOARD RANK: 109):  Mitchell has been forgotten in the tight end class after tearing his ACL in Week 2 of 2021. He possesses some of the best natural receiving talent in the class and is a more-than-willing blocker on tape.):  https://www.pff.com/news/news-draft-top-2022-nfl-draft-rankings-tight-ends-trey-mcbride-isaiah-likely-jalen-wydermyer

CBS TE Rankings (10. James Mitchell):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospect-rankings/edge


Thor Nystrom TE Rankings (12. James Mitchell | Virginia Tech | 6040/248 (2021 targets: 7, aDOT: 69 (of 85), YAC/R: 19 (of 85), Inline %: 60, Slot %: 33.3, Wide %: 6.7, Comp: Charles Clay):  https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/article/nfl-draft-analysis/2022-nfl-draft-final-te-and-fb-rankings

Athlonsports TE Rankings (13. TE Malcolm Rodriguez):  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2022-nfl-draft-tight-end-rankings




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