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Andrew Mccoy Strengths: Immediate vertical presence, expansive target radius, flexible route-runner for bigger target, excellent ball-tracking
Weaknesses: Runs hot and cold depending on game/situation, poor blocker, inconsistent attacking the ball, lacked top-end production
Adonai Mitchell is the poster boy for potential vs. production.
Mitchell originally committed to the Georgia Bulldogs, where he never finished better than fourth in receiving yardage, even after starting as a true freshman. His sophomore campaign was ravaged by a high-ankle sprain, though he caught the game-winning touchdown in the Peach Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes and snagged another score in the National Championship Game against the TCU Horned Frogs.
As a 5-star transfer to Texas, Mitchell put together his most complete season yet with 55 receptions for 845 yards and 11 touchdowns. But he still played second fiddle to Xavier Worthy as the Longhorns' top target.
Mitchell's athletic profile is the most exciting part of his game. He's a 6'2", 205-pound target with 4.34-second 40-yard dash speed, a 39.5-inch vertical and 11'4" broad jump. His relative athletic score compared to other wide receivers over the last 37 years is a near perfect 9.99, according to Pro Football Network's Kent Lee Platte.
The traits dominate the overall production in this particular case, with extreme upside once placed in an NFL passing game.Many thought the Indianapolis Colts would add a first-round weapon to help the development of second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson.
General manager Chris Ballard admitted that he offered a big deal to trade up for one of those elite targets, but it didn't happen. Instead, the Colts turned their attention to the class' top defensive prospect in Laiatu Latu.
Indianapolis just needed to be patient. Ballard even traded down a few spots in the second round, and Mitchell fell right into the Colts' lap.
Mitchell was viewed as a first-round possibility for multiple teams. His athletic profiles fits what Indianapolis likes, and Richardson now gets a new weapon to enjoy alongside Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs and Alec Pierce.