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Watch: Former Longhorn Adonai Mitchell leaves fans speechless at Colts practice

At the Colts practice on Sunday, Mitchell made a remarkable catch that left his teammates speechless.

During his college career, Adonai Mitchell was a human highlight reel while spending time with the Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs. Less than six months after being selected in the second round of the NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, Mitchell has already shown why fans have high expectations. At the Colts practice on Sunday, Mitchell made a remarkable catch that left his teammates speechless.

With Anthony Richardson under center, Mitchell used his quickness to create separation and hauled in a difficult throw that was the highlight of the day. After losing his helmet when making contact with the ground, Mitchell got right back up and tried to energize Colts fans in the stands.

It was a welcome sign for the Colts, as the former second-round pick is expected to be a big part of the offense. Mitchell is coming off a highly productive season with the Longhorns, where he recorded 845 receiving yards in 14 games. He was also a scoring machine, adding 11 touchdowns to his resume.

While Mitchell has yet to play an NFL game, he has already received comparisons to a Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver who has made a name for himself. NFL analyst Lance Ziegler compared the former Texas star to George Pickens. That is due to Mitchell’s physical abilities and tendency to make extremely tough catches.

As practices continue to ramp up and the start of the NFL season draws closer, Mitchell will be an exciting player to watch.

Colts’ rookie WR AD Mitchell makes noise during third training camp practice

Colts’ rookie receiver Adonai Mitchell made some noise during the third training camp practice with some impressive receptions.

Sunday’s third training camp practice was by far the best for Colts’ rookie receiver AD Mitchell, who made quite a bit of noise on with two highlight-reel catches.

According to Jake Arthur of Horseshoe Huddle, Mitchell’s first reception in the team period came from Joe Flacco and went for roughly 15-20 yards on a catch he made between two defenders.

The second play came on a deep ball down the right sideline with Dallis Flowers in coverage and Mitchell falling to the ground to make the 40-yard catch. Arthur notes that Mitchell’s helmet came off during the play as he fell to the ground and was followed by Mitchell yelling in celebration with the crowd on hand.

Mitchell, a second-round pick by the Colts in this year’s draft, brings an added big-play presence to the offense with his 4.34 speed. However, Mitchell is much more than just a deep threat and is someone who can make an impact at all levels of the field with his explosiveness and route running abilities.

“I think he’s got a rare ability to separate at the top of routes. He’s got an arsenal of releases versus press man, you can see it show up on tape,” said Shane Steichen. “He’s going to bring that speed element and that big-play ability too as well.”

The Colts may be one year removed from drafting wide receiver Josh Downs in the second round–just as they did with Mitchell–and watching him put together a very successful first season. Downs was one of the more productive slot receivers in football in 2023, totaling 771 yards in what GM Chris Ballard believed was a very under-the-radar season.

However, what worked for Downs may not work for Mitchell when it comes to being worked into the starting offense. As offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said on Saturday, the team isn’t going to simply copy and paste when it comes to Mitchell, who is his own player.

“I think every situation is different,” said Cooter. “You got to be careful sort of copying and pasting last year’s answer to this year’s situation. So, we’re excited about AD, and we’re going to let him get a bunch of reps in a bunch of different situations.

“But shoot, Alec’s (Pierce) played a bunch of good football too. We’re going to make sure and let those guys all rep it out and try to go get open versus our DBs, who are going to make it tough for them and see what’s best for the Colts.”

Since arriving in Indianapolis, Mitchell has leaned heavily on veteran receiver Michael Pittman, trying to learn everything that he can from him.

Mitchell and Pierce are competing for the starting reps opposite of Michael Pittman in the offense. While up to this point in his career, Pierce has primarily provided a vertical presence, it is his goal this summer to showcase his versatility.

As training camp unfolds, it’ll be Mitchell’s high upside competing with Pierce’s NFL experience.

Whoever ends up as the starter, doesn’t mean that the other receiver won’t have a role. However, with roughly 96 percent of the Colts’ offensive snaps in 2023 coming with three or fewer receivers on the field, with Pittman and Downs, there is more often than not only going to be room for one of these receivers on the field at a time.

In addition to Mitchell’s big plays on Sunday, Pierce had one of his own, coming down with a 20-yard completion on a pass from Anthony Richardson.

Colts’ rookie WR Adonai Mitchell learning everything he can from Michael Pittman

Colts’ rookie WR Adonai Mitchell is taking the opportunity to learn as much as he can from Michael Pittman.

Indianapolis Colts’ rookie wide receiver Adonai Mitchell has spent his first few months with the team soaking up and learning as much as he can from the veterans on the team, specifically Michael Pittman.

“I just lean on the older guys,” said Mitchell after Thursday’s practice. “I’m a young guy going into this, so it’s a lot of things I don’t know. It’s a lot of experiences out there that I don’t have. So it’s more so just leaning on guys like Pitt–just really all the vets.

“Anything I can take from them, whether I’m asking a question on blocking. Whether I’m asking a question on just whatever. Just taking something away.”

Mitchell comes to the NFL and the Colts as a fairly high draft pick, taken in the second round, and as an accomplished college player.

Over three collegiate seasons, two of which came at Georgia and the final at Texas, Mitchell appeared in 35 games, totaling 93 receptions, 1,405 yards, and 18 touchdowns, including 11 in 2023.

Mitchell also had plenty of big game experience as well, playing in two SEC Championship Games, one Big 12 Championship Game, three College Football Playoff Games, and two National Championships with Georgia. In those contests, he caught 19 passes at nearly 16.0 yards per catch with six scores.

However, like any rookie, there is a jump when it comes to competing at the NFL level. To help with the navigation of that learning curve, Mitchell has been spending as much time as he can with Pittman, both at the facility and away from it.

Over the break between minicamp and training camp, Mitchell told reporters that he called Pittman up and asked if he could come to California to train with him during the off time.

“It was definitely great for him to welcome me in and kind of take me under his wing because he been in the league for about 6-7 years and this is my first year,” said Mitchell about working out with Pittman.

“So I’m like whatever he doing, I need to be doing. Like the way he worked out, the way he worked, the way he ran routes out there, just everything he was doing, I was like this is the type of work I want to have in the offseason.”

Since arriving in Indianapolis, Pittman has provided a stabilizing force in the Colts’ offense. In each of the last three seasons, Pittman has caught at least 71.0 percent of his targets. During that same span, he’s had at least 124 targets each season, and eclipsed 1,000 yards twice, narrowly missing out in 2022 with 925 yards.

However, beyond all the receptions, yards, and touchdowns, Pittman further sets an example in the Colts’ receiver room by his willingness to do the dirty work as a blocker, and he’s regarded as one of the better blocking receivers in the game.

Mitchell has taken notice of that as well.

“I mean, it’s different to have a guy just tell you to do something and then they not doing it they self,” Mitchell said. “That’s the opposite of Pitt. Like everything he’s telling you to do, he’s going out there and doing the next play.

“So, you know, it’s like, there’s not really much back-talk to be honest. And plus we all buy in because we all got the same goal and that’s winning football games. Whatever it takes.”

Mitchell is certainly benefitting from sharing a locker room and meeting room with Pittman, there’s the opportunity for Mitchell to reciprocate as well.

Pittman is learning from Mitchell, who adds a new element to the offense with his speed and explosiveness as a route runner. As the season unfolds, with Mitchell’s ability to impact all levels of the field, his presence can create better spacing and perhaps generate some one-on-one opportunities for Pittman to exploit.

“You bring in AD and he’s very talented,” said Pittman. “Everything he does is so natural. I think he brings something extra that we didn’t have before. I’m learning stuff from him that I didn’t know before. Just the way he moves and the way he sets up moves.

“I think he’s elevating everybody. He’s all about football. We are always talking about concepts, routes, releases, set up moves. He’s all ball 24/7.”

Colts’ training camp battles: Adonai Mitchell or Alec Pierce?

Playing time for the WR role opposite of Michael Pittman is available. Who will stand out as Colts’ training camp begins: Alec Pierce or AD Mitchell?

Michael Pittman will be out wide, and Josh Downs will be in the slot, but will it be Alec Pierce or Adonai Mitchell who sees more opportunities opposite of Pittman in the Colts’ offense?

Pierce is entering his third NFL season and has primarily been a deep threat for the Colts, an important element within the Shane Steichen offense.

In 2023, Pierce’s average depth of target was 15.7 yards, which was the seventh-most among receivers. He also had 30 percent of his targets come 20 or more yards downfield, the 14th-highest rate last season.

However, while Pierce has averaged over 15.0 yards per reception in his career, the consistency hasn’t quite been there, with him hauling in just over 50 percent of his targets.

Now, of course, downfield throws are less likely to be completed, but after ranking in the bottom-third of the NFL in explosive pass plays in 2023, the Colts’ offense needs more big play ability in 2024.

While that’s an important part of Pierce’s game, this offseason and into training camp, he wants to showcase his versatility and that he can impact the game in a variety of ways, and truthfully, if he’s going to carve out a somewhat significant role, having that element will seemingly be a must.

“Definitely more versatility,” said Pierce on what he wants this season. “I want to be able to do more things, run more routes, get open on different types of routes.”

Mitchell comes to the NFL with elite 4.34 speed, and is also able to add that vertical presence to the Colts’ offense. He has plenty of big game experience at the college level, playing in the College Football Playoffs each season, and during his final year at Texas, Mitchell, averaged 15.4 yards per catch with 11 scores.

However, he is already much more than just a deep threat. His explosiveness and ability as a route runner will allow him to make an impact at all levels of the field.

“He’s going to be pretty versatile, as he was at Texas,” said Colts’ area scout Anthony Coughlan following the draft. “He’s a guy that can be a deep threat, he can run intermediate routes, he’s a big dude. He’s 205 pounds and ran a 4.34.

“He’s a multi-dimensional threat. He’s a good route-runner. He’s not just a deep ball, 50/50, that’s it. He can run routes too, so I think he can threaten you on multiple levels. We’re extremely excited to get his talent in here.”

Like just about any rookie, there is going to be a learning curve for Mitchell, but his sky-high potential gives him the ability to not only add a big-play presence to the offense, but he is someone who can open up opportunities for others with the spacing he creates and the attention he draws.

“You bring in AD and he’s very talented,” said Pittman. “Everything he does is so natural. I think he brings something extra that we didn’t have before. I’m learning stuff from him that I didn’t know before. Just the way he moves and the way he sets up moves. I think he’s elevating everybody. He’s all about football. We are always talking about concepts, routes, releases, set up moves. He’s all ball 24/7.”

Last season, nearly 96 percent of the Colts’ offensive snaps came with three or fewer receivers on the field, so the opportunity for both Mitchell and Pierce to be on the field together is likely limited, unless personnel packages drastically change this season.

However, that doesn’t mean when it comes to playing time that the Colts have to choose one or the other, early on, Steichen could carve out specific roles for each player based on where they can make the greatest impact.

Pro Football Network likes the potential for Colts’ rookies to take home awards

Pro Football Network likes the potential that two Colts’ rookies have to take home the Rookie of the Year honors.

In each of the last two NFL seasons, we’ve seen rookies from the same team take home the Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year Awards. In 2022, it was Sauce Gardner and Garrett Mitchell of the Jets, and in 2023, it was CJ Stroud and Will Anderson of the Texans.

Looking ahead to the 2024 season, which teams are most likely to repeat that feat? Pro Football Network put that list together and near the top were the Colts, who feature Laiatu Latu on the defensive side of the ball and Adonai Mitchell on offense.

Pro Football Network (PFN) picked the top-14 rookie duos who they view as the most likely to take home both these awards this season. Coming in at No. 4 on the list was the Colts.

Latu comes to the NFL as one the most disruptive pass rushers in football for his final two college seasons, posting 60-plus pressures and double-digit sacks each year.

After the draft, GM Chris Ballard acknowledged that like most rookies, there will be a learning curve for Latu, but added that Latu’s intelligence and “polished” pass rush repertoire will help him make a quick impact.

Also contributing to Latu’s potential early success will be the deep defensive line rotation that the Colts have. This will allow defensive coordinator Gus Bradley to really play matchups, putting Latu in positions to succeed, along the depth of this unit helping to create one-on-one opportunities for Latu to take advantage of.

“I would say he’s real slippery,” Kwity Paye said. “He gets on and off blocks real easy, can bend the corner, turn the edge, and just really manipulating the O-line. You know, just his counters and his spins, everything like that, just watching his film, it’s crazy.”

Mitchell will be competing with Alec Pierce for those staring reps on the boundary opposite of Michael Pittman, but with the speed and explosiveness Mitchell brings to the offense, one assumes that he will be making an impact sooner than later.

With 4.34 speed, Mitchell can bring another downfield element to the offense, which not only creates big play opportunities for himself, but that creates opportunities for other pass catchers over the middle and on underneath routes.

However, Mitchell is much more than just a vertical presence. His explosiveness as a route runner allows him to make an impact at all levels of the field.

“You bring in AD and he’s very talented,” said Michael Pittman. “Everything he does is so natural. I think he brings something extra that we didn’t have before. I’m learning stuff from him that I didn’t know before.

“Just the way he moves and the way he sets up moves. I think he’s elevating everybody. He’s all about football. We are always talking about concepts, routes, releases, set up moves. He’s all ball 24/7.”

Both Latu and Mitchell will have the chance to come in and play key roles on their respective sides of the football for this Colts team, and with that, is the potential to make a quick and powerful impact.

WATCH: Colts’ WRs Michael Pittman and AD Mitchell working out together

Colts’ wide receivers Michael Pittman and Adonai Mitchell have gotten together during this time off to workout.

The time off between minicamp ending and training camp beginning is an opportunity for players to recharge before the long NFL season begins. However, Colts’ wide receivers Michael Pittman and AD Mitchell are using this time to get together and workout.

The addition of Mitchell to the Colts’ receiver room will help elevate the competition within it–not only for Alec Pierce, whom Mitchell will be competing for playing time with, but at the position group in general. As Shane Steichen mentioned after the draft, there’s only one football to go around.

“I think it’s a great thing,” said Downs about the talent on offense. “You see a lot of teams, for example, the Bears, the Texans, they got three guys that can go, like for real, for real. So, at the end of the day, it opens up everything for everybody because you don’t just have one player to guard, you got three people that you got to guard, so nobody can really get double-teamed.

“So I feel like it’s a good thing and it will also bring out a lot of competitiveness in the guys because everybody do want the ball.”

Mitchell will add a new element to the offense with his 4.34 speed and explosiveness. His ability to win downfield will not only create more big play opportunities for the offense, but that presence will open up opportunities for others over the middle and on underneath routes.

With that said, it’s not as if Mitchell is only a vertical threat. His explosiveness, coupled with his route running abilities, will allow him to make an impact in all parts of the field.

“You bring in AD and he’s very talented,” said Pittman. “Everything he does is so natural. I think he brings something extra that we didn’t have before. I’m learning stuff from him that I didn’t know before. Just the way he moves and the way he sets up moves. I think he’s elevating everybody. He’s all about football. We are always talking about concepts, routes, releases, set up moves. He’s all ball 24/7.”

Regardless of the quarterback situation during Pittman’s career with the Colts, he has produced, totaling at least 88 receptions in each of the last three seasons and eclipsing 1,000 yards in two of them, falling just short in 2022.

Pittman’s reliability can provide Anthony Richardson with a safety net as a stabilizing force in the passing game as Richardson navigates what are likely to be some inevitable ups and downs as a still fairly inexperienced player, with only 98 career dropbacks.

“He shows up every week,” Shane Steichen said of Pittman. “He is a consistent football player that is going to give it everything he’s got and when the ball is thrown to him, he’s going to go make plays. That’s what he does every week and he’s consistent doing it.

“When we need a big play, he’s the guy that makes it for us usually in the pass game. He’s been doing it here for a while and just very fortunate to have him on this football team.”

And not to be forgotten about at the receiver position is Josh Downs, who was a go-to target for Richardson during offseason programs with Pittman sitting out. Downs appears poised to make that Year 2 jump that many successful players have made.

Where does Colts’ wide receiver unit land in PFF’s rankings?

Pro Football Focus put together its ranking of all 32 wide receiver units and appear to have mixed feelings about the Colts.

Pro Football Focus put together its ranking of all 32 wide receiver units. Their feelings about the Colts’ wide receivers are a bit mixed, ranking them 22nd on this list – in the bottom third of the NFL – but calling the group “impressive.”

“The Colts all of a sudden have an impressive wide receiver room. Michael Pittman Jr. returns to take on the “X” role, from which he earned receiving grades above 70.0 in each of the past two seasons. Rookie Adonai Mitchell could play a big part as a vertical-stretching flanker on the outside with Josh Downs, who earned a 71.0 receiving grade in 2023 as the main slot player.”

Perhaps, and I can only speculate on this, PFF sees the potential of this unit for the Colts, but for the time being, has them ranked lower because this is still a relatively inexperienced group with Josh Downs entering Year 2 and Adonai Mitchell not yet having played an NFL snap.

However, there is a lot to like about this trio. Michael Pittman has provided the Colts’ offense with a steady presence for several seasons, continuing to produce regardless of what the quarterback or coaching situation looks like.

Pittman has caught over 71 percent of his career targets and has eclipsed 1,000 yards in two of the last three seasons, falling just short in 2022 with 925 yards.

Downs provides the offense with a slot presence and is coming off an impressive rookie season. Downs would catch 72 percent of his targets in 2023, totaling 771 yards and two touchdowns.

He would rank seventh among all receivers in yards from the slot and sixth among rookies in total receiving yards. Oftentimes it is during a player’s second NFL season when we see them make their biggest developmental leap with the added comfortability they have in the system.

“That comes with understanding the offense more,” said Downs about heading into his second season. “Just knowing what the other receivers, even the tight end running, and then knowing the run game better as well.

“And then just having a year under your belt. You know the level of competition that you’re going to go against now and you see what type of players you’re playing against each and every week.”

The potential X-factor for this wide receiver unit, however, is Mitchell, who can take this group from good to truly dynamic.

With Mitchell’s 4.34 speed, he brings a different element to the Colts’ offense, adding another vertical presence to it. This ability will not only generate big plays for Mitchell, but it will open up opportunities for Pittman and Downs as well, both over the middle and on underneath routes.

However, it’s not as if winning downfield is all Mitchell can do either. He is a well-versed route runner, allowing him to win and make an impact at all levels of the field.

“You bring in AD and he’s very talented,” said Pittman. “Everything he does is so natural. I think he brings something extra that we didn’t have before. I’m learning stuff from him that I didn’t know before. Just the way he moves and the way he sets up moves. I think he’s elevating everybody.

“He’s all about football. We are always talking about concepts, routes, releases, set up moves. He’s all ball 24/7.”

Earlier this offseason, GM Chris Ballard described the importance of putting playmakers around Anthony Richardson. While ultimately, it will be Richardson’s play that determines the ceiling for the Colts’ offense, with players like Pittman, Downs, and Mitchell around him in Shane Steichen’s offense, it’s not as if he has to shoulder the playmaking burden all on his own.

Also, a part of the Colts’ wide receiver room is Alec Pierce, who may be relegated to WR4 this season with the addition of Mitchell but wants to showcase that he can impact the game in a variety of ways and not only as a vertical threat. His ability to do this will be important for him when it comes to earning playing time–as the old saying goes, “the more you can do.”

The Colts have Anthony Gould as well, a fifth-round pick, who could handle return duties this season and be utilized on offense as a motion man and getting the ball on designed touches in space where his YAC-ability can be put to good use. Not to be forgotten about his Ashton Dulin, who is working his way back from an ACL injury and has been a core special teams player for the Colts.

PFF’s top five in these rankings included San Francisco at the top, followed by Miami, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Houston.

Colts got themselves a ‘bonafide No. 1’ WR in Adonai Mitchell

Emory Hunt believes that the Indianapolis Colts have found themselves a ‘bonafide No. 1’ wide receiver in Adonai Mitchell.

Emory Hunt of Football Gameplan and CBS Sports was recently on the Ross Tucker Podcast to discuss the incoming draft classes for the Indianapolis Colts and each of the AFC South teams.

Once Hunt began diving into the Colts’ draft class, he mentioned that he believes the Colts found a “bonafide No. 1” target at the receiver position in Adonai Mitchell, who he would compare to CeeDee Lamb:

“I had an 82 grade on him,” said Hunt about his pre-draft evaluation of Mitchell, “so that’s a high grade. They got themselves a bonafide No. 1. To me, he’s very much like CeeDee Lamb. He’s a catch-and-run threat, he can win on the outside, he can win on the inside. This was an excellent addition for the Indianapolis Colts.”

Mitchell possesses 4.34 speed and is a relatively polished route runner, which allows him to win at all levels of the field. Last season with Texas, Mitchell totaled 845 yards at 15.4 yards per catch with 11 scores. He comes to the NFL with plenty of big-game experience, having played in the College Football Playoffs all three collegiate seasons.

From the very early onset of the offseason, GM Chris Ballard made it known that adding more playmaking around quarterback Anthony Richardson was going to be a top priority. The Colts believe Mitchell can be that player and he’s already showcased that ability in OTAs and minicamp, seemingly making a play or two each day.

“The explosiveness that he comes off the ball and wins one-on-ones,” said Steichen during OTAs. “I mean he’s been making a ton of plays out here the last couple of days. He’s going to bring an element to our offense that we’re really excited about.”

Mitchell’s potential impact goes beyond just his own production. His ability to win as a route runner in a variety of ways can take some of that playmaking burden off of Richardson’s shoulders and also help open up other opportunities for Michael Pittman and Josh Downs with the attention he draws.

Lamb was an integral part of the Dallas offense immediately. During his rookie season, Lamb caught 74 of his 109 targets for 935 yards and five scores. He has since become one of the top receivers in football, totaling 1,123 yards in 2021, 1,544 yards in 2022, and 1,859 yards last season.

Hunt’s comparison between Mitchell and Lamb doesn’t mean that Mitchell will be totaling almost 1,900 receiving yards in a few seasons, but my guess is that more so, he was referring to thier play styles and ways they can impact the game. However, if Mitchell reaches the ceiling that Hunt believes he has, then the production will certainly follow.

“I’ve seen him do a lot of things I’ve never seen a receiver do,” said Richardson about Mitchell. “He gets open a lot. He has a lot of wiggle to him. He’s fast. He’s a big receiver, so it’s like, alright, just throw the ball to him and he gonna go get it. I’m excited to work with him this season.”

Contract details for Colts second-round WR Adonai Mitchell

The Colts officially signed second-round wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, and Over the Cap has the contract details.

The Indianapolis Colts have officially signed second-round pick Adonai Mitchell. Over the Cap now has the details on what Mitchell’s rookie deal will look like.

Mitchell earned a standard four-year rookie contract that totals $7.386 million with a signing bonus of $2.191 million.

Mitchell will receive the full signing bonus up front, but from a salary cap perspective, that $2.191 million can be pro-rated over the life of the contract. Or, in short, the cap hit in 2024 from that bonus is just $547,925.

That pro-rated signing bonus amount plus a base salary of $795,000 will make up Mitchell’s cap hit for this season, which totals $1.342 million.

Moving forward, beyond 2024, a $547,925 cap hit from the pro-rated signing bonus will be on the Colts’ books all four years of the contract, along with Mitchell’s base salary increasing each year as well.

In 2025, Mitchell’s base salary will be $1.130 million. In 2026 it increases to $1.466 million, and then $1.802 million in 2027.

Here is a look at what Mitchell’s cap hit will be each season:

2024: $1.342 million
2025: $1.678 million
2026: $2.014 million
2027: $2.350 million

Over the last few weeks during Colts’ OTAs and minicamp, Mitchell is already flashing that playmaking potential that he brings to the offense.

With 4.34 speed and refined route-running ability, Mitchell is a player who can impact the passing game in all parts of the field. His presence and gravity could also help open up opportunities for Michael Pittman and Josh Downs.

“The explosiveness that he comes off the ball and wins one-on-ones,” said Steichen during OTAs. “I mean he’s been making a ton of plays out here the last couple of days. He’s going to bring an element to our offense that we’re really excited about.”

Highlights from Colts WR Adonai Mitchell’s minicamp media availability

Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell spoke with the media on the first day of minicamp. Here are the highlights from that conversation.

Prior to the Indianapolis Colts’ first minicamp practice on Tuesday, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell met with reporters.

Here are the highlights from that conversation. To see the full interview, click here.

– Mitchell says the biggest learning curve for him so far has been the competition and speed. “This is the league of the best, so everybody is good; everybody got something to them.”

– “I just feel like I’m living my dream,” said Mitchell about his early experience with the Colts. “I enjoy what I do.”

– Mitchell has been putting in additional time on the Jugs machine and working on releases with defensive backs after practice. “Just wanting to get better. Just wanting to be the best me I can be.” Mitchell adds that he’s always trying to stay a step ahead.

– Mitchell on Anthony Richardson: “Man, that dude a freak, I’ll tell you that. He like a created player. He like one of the players that can legit do anything on the field.”

– Mitchell says that the chemistry that is built with Richardson when a play breaks down and a scramble drill ensues is created naturally. “Just always staying open. Just always staying ready.”

– Mitchell on Reggie Wayne: “That’s my dog. Y’all don’t understand. He definitely going to spit it real to you, whether you like it or not. He giong to keep it all the way 100, for real. Very authentic. Just asking questions, I try to ask him as many questions as I can. I know I be annoying or something. I definitely try to ask him as many questions as I can because it’s not every day you get to ask people that have done and been where you trying to go questions like that.”