(Photo : Michael Hickey/Getty Images) INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – Adonai Mitchell (#WO19) of the Texas Longhorns speaks to the media throughout the 2024 NFL Draft Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A staff lastly discovered Adonai Mitchell after the Indianapolis Colts chosen him as their 52nd general draft decide.
The Texas Longhorns standout was initially considered among the many finest vast receivers within the draft, however he mysteriously slid down.
He was projected as a first-round draftee, which is why he isn’t totally glad together with his destiny on this yr’s draft.
In a response video posted by Colts reporter Stephen Holder, Mitchell didn’t maintain again.
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“Right now, the thing I’m feeling is, I’m just kinda pissed, don’t know what other way to put it,” he mentioned when requested about his choice.
VIDEO: pic.twitter.com/x7sx2O5Nep
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) April 27, 2024
Although he didn’t instantly affirm that he was feeling that method about his second-round choice, he insisted that he was prepared to affix the Colts, show himself, and pay tribute to those that helped him.
“I’m just excited to get to work, excited to get down,” he mentioned.
“To be the best teammate that I can be, be the person, also be the best player I can be for the team.”
Fans assume Adonai Mitchell is a steal
The second spherical is normally the place groups discover younger prospects able to show themselves within the professional.
That is what many followers consider Mitchell, even calling him a steal.
Colts normal supervisor Jim Irsay additionally hailed his choice.
He performed for the Texas Longhorns for only one yr, however that was sufficient for him to impress scouts, as he recorded profession highs in receptions (55), yards (845), yards per catch (15.4), and touchdowns (11).
He is considered an NFL-ready vast receiver and is predicted to excel as a companion for Anthony Richardson.
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