Adonai Mitchell Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)

By Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Mon, May 6th 2024, 11:40am EDT

Adonai Mitchell had a standout season with the Texas Longhorns, achieving a 32% dominator rating with 11 touchdowns from 55 receptions. Standing at 6'2" and weighing 204 pounds, his physique is well-suited for an outside receiver role. Mitchell's performance at the NFL Combine was impressive, featuring a 4.34-second 40-yard dash, a 1.52-second 10-yard split, a 39.5-inch vertical jump, and a 136-inch broad jump, drawing comparisons to D.J. Chark Jr. Drafted by the Colts in the second round, Mitchell is expected to fill Alec Pierce's role in Shane Steichen's offense and complement Anthony Richardson's strong arm as a deep threat. However, with Michael Pittman Jr. established as the primary target and Josh Downs likely the second option, Mitchell's role may be limited to being the third receiver, focusing on high-value, downfield catches. This setup might make him a valuable asset in best-ball formats for occasional high-scoring weeks, but he might not provide consistent weekly fantasy points.