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35
Games
16
Receptions
169
Rec Yards
1
Rec TD
Draft Details
James Mitchell Career Stats
- Best statistical season: 2022 with DET (113 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | DET | 8 | 11 | 11 | 113 | 1 |
| 2023 | DET | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| 2025 | CAR | 2 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Career | 12 | 16 | 16 | 169 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
James Mitchell is a former tight end out of Virginia Tech, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 177th overall pick (round 5) in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played 35 regular-season games from 2022 to 2025, with the Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers.
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Height
6-4
Weight
249 lbs
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