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James Mitchell
TECarolina Panthers· Last played 2025
6'4" · 249 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 3 · 12 GP · Virginia Tech · Rd 5, Pick 177 (2022)
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TECarolina Panthers· Last played 2025
6'4" · 249 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 3 · 12 GP · Virginia Tech · Rd 5, Pick 177 (2022)
6'4" · 249 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 3 · 12 GP · Virginia Tech · Rd 5, Pick 177 (2022)
Injury Status
No Report
No active injury designation.
Weekly reports clear in the offseason. Last on file: Wk 19, 2023, Out (Hand) · over a year ago.
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2025 Season
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FP/G
1.5
Tgt/G
1.5
Rec/G
14.0
Rec YDs/G
0.0
Rec TDs/G
22%
Snap%
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James Mitchell is a 4th-year tight end for the Carolina Panthers. Listed at age 27, 6'4", 249 lbs. Drafted in the 5th round (177th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. In 2025 he played 2 games and recorded 3 receptions, 28 receiving yards, 3 targets. Across 12 games over 3 seasons, his career totals include 16 career receptions, 169 career receiving yards, 1 career receiving TDs. Current Madden NFL overall rating: 65. Browse James Mitchell's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Ct% | Rec Yds | Yds/G | Rec TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 100.0 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 100.0 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 100.0 | 113 | 14.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 16 | 16 | 100.0 | 169 | 14.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avg | 4.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 56.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
PFR Advanced: Receiving
YBC/YAC splits, average depth of target, drops, and broken tackles. Passer rating when targeted captures how often the QB throws their way and how well it works.
| Yr | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | ADoT | YBC/R | YAC/R | BTk/R | Drop % | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CAR | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2.3 | 2.30 | 7.00 | 0.000 | 0.0% | 105.6 |
| 2023 | DET | 15 | 2 | 2 | 8.0 | 8.00 | 6.00 | 0.000 | 0.0% | 118.7 |
| 2022 | DET | 14 | 11 | 11 | 4.6 | 4.60 | 5.60 | 0.000 | 0.0% | 139.8 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.
Availability
5-Year Availability14%
2025 Season12%
Shutdown Seasons3 of 5