Texas Longhorns wide receiver AD Mitchell is expected to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft, moving on from the Forty Acres after one season following his transfer from the Georgia Bulldogs, according to a report from Chip Brown of Horns247 on Monday.
After winning two national championships with Georgia and catching touchdown passes in each College Football Playoff game in which he appeared, the 6’4, 196-pound wide receiver from Missouri City transferred to Texas. During Mitchell’s season in burnt orange, he led the team in touchdowns and yards per catch.
At Texas, Mitchell cemented his legacy as a big-play pass catcher with clutch first downs and touchdowns in the biggest moments. His play also provided a much-needed threat alongside fellow wide receiver Xavier Worthy.
Over the course of the season, Mitchell reeled in 55 catches for 845 yards and 11 touchdowns. Mitchell’s seamless transition into the offense was a huge reason why the Longhorns were able to be win the Big 12 and make the program’s first appearance in the College Football Playoffs — his touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against Alabama helped put the game away and served as a season highlight.
The departure of Mitchell completely alters the outlook for Texas next season — losing a sure-handed wide receiver with big-time, big-play ability puts the next Texas offense into a tough spot given the departures of wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Jordan Whittington and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders, which will thrust Houston transfer Matthew Golden and inexperienced Longhorns such as Johntay Cook and Ryan Wingo into much greater roles next season.
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