Adonai Mitchell went by way of ‘adversity’ in his rookie season with the Indianapolis Colts

The 2024 season was one other misplaced yr for the Indianapolis Colts. Within the final seven years, the workforce has gained eight or extra video games 5 occasions. Nevertheless, they solely have two postseason appearances in that point. Their final was through the 2020 season when Phillip Rivers was QB. 

To start out the 2024 season, Anthony Richardson was the starter for Indianapolis. After early struggles, Richardson was benched for backup QB Joe Flacco. When Flacco misplaced two straight, head coach Shane Steichen went again to Richardson because the starter. That left the remainder of the locker room confused and gamers struggled to grasp their coach’s resolution. Rookie WR Adonai Mitchell had sizeable expectations for himself in 2024 however he had a disappointing yr. Talking with the media, Mitchell stated he went by way of “adversity” this previous season. He’s hoping for consistency in 2025.

What went unsuitable for Adonai Mitchell in yr one?

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Throughout his time in school, Adonai Mitchell performed for Georgia and Texas. As a participant on the sphere, Mitchell has all of the instruments. His dimension and velocity made him an intriguing draft prospect. Nevertheless, some scouts had issues about Micthell’s “professionalism” and the way that will translate to the professionals. That’s largely why Mitchell fell to the second spherical. Colts’ GM Chris Ballard noticed Mitchell as a worth decide at #52 and so they chosen the WR out of Texas.

As a rookie with the Colts in 2024, Mitchell performed in all 17 video games and made seven begins. It was an underwhelming begin to his NFL profession with 23 catches for 312 yards and nil touchdowns. Consistency at QB may also help a younger WR develop and the Colts didn’t have that in 2024. Mitchell caught simply (36.4) % of his passes throughout his rookie marketing campaign. He has 23 catches on 55 targets. The 22-year-old can put a tough first yr behind him and begin getting ready for the 2025 season. Mitchell must put within the work this offseason to set himself up for achievement subsequent yr. Having constant QB play would profit the younger WR enormously.