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Declares for NFL Draft
Mitchell announced Monday on his personal Twitter account that he has declared for the 2022 NFL Draft.
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Mitchell was lost for the 2021 season in mid-September and appears to have played his last game in a Hokies uniform. He joins a somewhat underwhelming tight end class compared to some of the recent years. That likely helped the junior's decision to turn pro early. Mitchell's best campaign came in 2020, when he tallied 26 catches for 435 yards and four touchdowns over nine games.
Mitchell was lost for the 2021 season in mid-September and appears to have played his last game in a Hokies uniform. He joins a somewhat underwhelming tight end class compared to some of the recent years. That likely helped the junior's decision to turn pro early. Mitchell's best campaign came in 2020, when he tallied 26 catches for 435 yards and four touchdowns over nine games.
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2020 Fantasy Outlook
A season ago, Virginia Tech tight ends hauled in 42 passes for 601 yards and seven touchdowns, while sneakily adding 17 rushing attempts and five scores. That production was split between Mitchell and Dalton Keene, who is now a member of the New England Patriots. The Hokies also lost WR Damon Hazelton and his eight touchdown grabs, which seems to set Mitchell up for ample scoring opportunities at a minimum. Watching this offense operate, it's hard not to notice the play calling not putting faith in quarterback Hendon Hooker, with misdirections and dump offs the normal, while pushing the ball downfield seems to come only from necessity. Hooker's potential growth, or a forced switch to Oregon transfer Braxton Burmeister could possibly be to Mitchell's detriment. But as it currently sits, Mitchell is no worse than the 1a passing game option to WR Tre Turner's 1, and while he may be touchdown dependent, the coaching staff has proven creative in getting the ball in Mitchell's hands. 50 touches and six scores are well within reach.
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Will miss rest of season
Mitchell will undergo knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2021 season, Andy Bitter of The Athletic reports.
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Hauls in touchdown
Mitchell had three catches for 36 yards and a touchdown in a win over North Carolina on Friday.
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Will return to Hokies next season
Mitchell announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he will return to Virginia Tech for his senior season.
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Snags three against Cavs
Mitchell caught three passes for 67 yards Saturday against Virginia.
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Quiet night against Clemson
Mitchell caught three passes on four targets Saturday against Clemson, finishing with just 11 yards.
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