Keaton Mitchell RB East Carolina | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Keaton Mitchell RB East Carolina
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.37 seconds (95%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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72% |
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| Rushing: |
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84% |
| Break Tackles: |
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70% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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52% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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24% |
| Run Blocking: |
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49% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#137
Position rank:
#12
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| College Games: 32 College Snaps: 1103 | ||
ESPN RATING: 70/100
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247 RATING: 83/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Keaton Mitchell from Eagles Landing Christian Academy High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Mitchell joined East Carolina.In 2020 as a freshman Mitchell saw action in 9 games for the Pirates as he ran for 440 yards on 88 attempts for 5.0 yards per carry, with 2 TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made only 11 receptions for 75 yards.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 12 games. and rushed for an elite 1117 yards on 174 carries for an elite 6.4 ypc, with 9 TDs, with 2 fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in 23 receptions for 254 yards.
In 2022 as a junior Mitchell saw action in 11 games for the Pirates. He ran for an elite 1325 yards on 179 attempts for an elite 7.4 ypc, with 13 TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made 25 receptions for 235 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Mitchell keeps his pads low and consistently falls forward. Unlike most backs his size, Mitchell has the lateral movement and stop-start ability to make defenders whiff. He has breakaway speed in the open field.
- He is elite as a receiver. He runs routes as well as most receivers and has natural hands, snatching the ball away from his body.
- He finishes runs well and flashes the ability to get small and squeeze through traffic.
- He’s equally dangerous in catch-and-run situations as he is taking the top off a defense
- His initial burst is excellent, and he’s capable of running out of a traditional setup or taking the ball lined up next to a quarterback in shotgun.
- Mitchell might be able to contribute as a runner with some consistency if used on outside zone runs, but he is more likely a complementary back who, if used properly
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Mitchell doesn’t have the ability as a run blocker or the violent run-after-catch ability.
- Does not always show a burst in the box, anticipates contact. Can get turned easily on draws and inside isolation plays, shuffling and failing to restart momentum. Power in his cuts has been inconsistent.
- The lack of size also pops up in pass protection, where Mitchell often struggles to stand up blitzers.
Keaton Mitchell percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Keaton Mitchell (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
174.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
24.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.