Elijah Mitchell
Elijah Mitchell  RB  Louisiana | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Elijah Mitchell
Height
5-11
Weight
218
College
Louisiana
Position
RB
Class
Senior
Home town
Erath
59.0/100
Player Rating
24
PositionRank (RB)
4.38
FortyYD Time
Rush YDs
878
Rush AVG
6.2
Rush TDs
8
Receptions
16
Rec YDs
153

Elijah Mitchell RB Louisiana | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Elijah Mitchell RB Louisiana
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.38 seconds (94%*)
Age: 25.10 DOB: 05/02/1998
Measurables:
Height: 5-11 (57%*) Weight: 218 (64%*)
Forty: 4.38 (O) (94%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 03/01/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.38 seconds (94%*)
Age: 25.10 DOB: 05/02/1998
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-11 (57%*) Weight: 218 (64%*)
Forty: 4.38 (O) (94%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 59.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
70%
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Rushing:
72%
Break Tackles:
69%
Receiving/Hands:
54%
Pass Blocking:
60%
Run Blocking:
53%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #318 Position rank: #24
College Games: 38 College Snaps: 1023
Grade: 247 Sports 2  Stars 247 Sports 76 Stars 247 RATING: 76/100
Grade: 2 Stars 2 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.3 (87%)
San Francisco 49ers Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 6 - Pick Number: 194 (SF)
Strengths
  • Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge.
  • A downhill runner who picks up momentum as he goes and does a nice job absorbing contact between the tackles - physical with good pad level.
  • Solid receiver in the flat, capable of running through tackles on the edge to move the chains. Flexible enough to catch passes thrown behind him.
  • Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very good feel as an inside and outside runner with above average vision to make sharp cuts - good patience· and footwork to pick through defenses.
  • Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam.
  • Well-built with a thick frame and powerful lower body which keeps his legs pumping through contact. Patient behind the line of scrimmage, allowing blocks to create openings, and looks for cutback lanes with accurate vision. Hits the hole hard and runs with power to get the tough yards and a physical attitude.
  • Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
  • Has good burst to and through the hole. A patient runner with good vision and burst for the cutback. Squares his shoulders and can knock the defender back onto his heels. Good leg drive and forward lean to gain extra yardage after contact.
Weaknesses
  • Too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage.
  • Goes down too easily upon contact and needs to do a better job staying on his feet and anticipating hits. Needs to be more of a finisher and run with more purpose and determination.
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How other scouting services rate Elijah Mitchell (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
212.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
20.0
*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.