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Johnny Mitchell is a former tight end out of Nebraska, selected by the New York Jets with the 15th overall pick (round 1) in the 1992 NFL Draft. He played 57 regular-season games from 1992 to 1996.
Draft Details
Johnny Mitchell Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
- Ranks 9th in the 1992 draft class in receiving yards (2,103).
Career Totals
| Games | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 159 | 2,103 | 16 |
Career span: 1992–1996.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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.
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