NFL Records
Johnny Mitchell is a tight end who played college football at Nebraska. He was selected by the New York Jets in the 1st round (15th overall pick) of the 1992 NFL Draft. He recorded 159 career receptions for 2,103 yards and 16 touchdowns in 57 games. As a first-round selection, Johnny Mitchell was considered one of the top prospects in the 1992 NFL Draft class.
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Draft Class Context
Johnny Mitchell was the 1st of 14 TEs selected in the 1992 draft. The 15th overall pick has been used 58 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Melvin Gordon in 2015, who played 114 games. Nebraska had 5 players drafted in 1992, among them Tyrone Legette and Nate Turner. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.