Jackson Mitchell LB UConn | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jackson Mitchell LB UConn
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.60 seconds (79%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2024 | |
40 time: 4.60 seconds (79%*) | |
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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Overall Rating: | 70.7 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
Offense Rating: |
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75% |
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Tackling: |
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49% |
Pass Rush: |
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61% |
Run Defense: |
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69% |
Coverage: |
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50% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#336
Position rank:
#34
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College Games: 43 College Snaps: 2854 | ||
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Jeremy Banks - Tennessee |
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79% |
Amen Ogbongbemiga - Oklahoma State |
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69% |
Chance Campbell - Ole Miss |
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69% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Jackson Mitchell from Ridgefield High School was rated a After high school, Mitchell joined Connecticut.In 2019 as a freshman Mitchell saw action in 7 games and played a total of 445 snaps at linebacker for the Huskies. He recorded 43 tackles, 19 assists, while adding 24 stops. In coverage Mitchell notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 118.8. As a pass rusher, he added 11 total pressures, which included 6 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Huskies in 2021 Mitchell played in 12 games and took part in 820 snaps for the Huskies. He recorded decent 76 tackles, 43 assists, while adding 51 stops. In coverage Mitchell made 2 pass breakups, one interception, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 123.8. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 9 total pressures, and 5 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 3 sacks during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Mitchell played in 12 games and contributed on 847 snaps. He recorded decent 97 tackles, 31 assists while making 50 stops. In coverage Mitchell chalked up 2 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 89.0. As a pass rusher, he produced 15 total pressures, which included 8 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 5 sacks on the year.
In 2023 as a senior Mitchell logged playing time in 12 games and logged a total of 742 snaps for the Huskies. He also added decent 67 tackles, 30 assists, and 32 stops. While in coverage Mitchell made one pass breakup, one interception, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 125.5. As a pass rusher, he tallied 17 total pressures, which included 11 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and one sack on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Shows toughness to get under the pads of tackles to bull them, club them upfield to get the inside lane, or fight through blocks for secondary rush when the passer steps up.
- He’s a fluid mover in pursuit as well, capable of moving down the line and making plays in pursuit.
- Mitchell has the kind of turn-and-run fluidity to be used in man coverage as well, able to run with tight ends and running backs.
- He has value as an inside blitzer as well, showing the initial burst to shoot through gaps and disrupt the backfield.
- The talent is there as a sideline-to-sideline playmaker.
- Mitchell takes proper angles and shows impressive closing speed. He’s also outstanding in space and is one of the best coverage guys in this class.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Mitchell is on the small side, and his frame is pretty much maxed out. Despite his effort and intensity, he’ll simply get swallowed up at times.
- Lacks pop and strength to anchor, though. Most effective when uncovered inside and chasing stretch plays to the sideline.
- As a pass rusher, Mitchell lacks the ideal length to consistently win off the edge, even if he manages to improve his at-times sloppy hand usage.
Jackson Mitchell percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Jackson Mitchell (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
366.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
40.0
*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.