Keaton Mitchell
22-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 8/1/2024
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
47
YDS
396
TD
2
YDS
93
TD
0
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Few players' 2023 seasons were as anguishing to witness as Mitchell's, because the feel-good story of the undersized, undrafted speed demon who rose to improbable stardom gave way to the story of Mitchell's gruesome, season-ending knee injury. Although reported as a mere ACL tear, Mitchell's injury looked much worse than that and may ultimately be revealed to have entailed additional damage. The timing of the injury (Dec. 17) presents him with a challenge to be ready for Week 1, and even if that happens he'll just be a change-of-pace runner behind offseason addition Derrick Henry. Read Past Outlooks
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Won't be ready for training camp
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Mitchell (knee) won't be ready for the start of training camp but is "on schedule" in his recovery from an ACL tear sustained Week 15 last season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Harbaugh said Mitchell isn't expected to be ready until "sometime during the season." That's unsurprising given the timing of Mitchell's injury, but fantasy managers should brace for the likely eventuality that the second-year back isn't available Week 1, or at least not at full strength. Derrick Henry will work as Baltimore's clear No. 1 backfield option, but given that he's 30 years old, the team could want to keep him from the sort of league-leading workload he's handled in the past. If Henry ends up headlining a committee rather than serving as a true workhorse, more opportunities could be available to Mitchell, once healthy. At least to begin the regular season, Justice Hill and rookie fifth-round pick Rasheen Ali (biceps) will serve as the primary complementary options to Henry.
Harbaugh said Mitchell isn't expected to be ready until "sometime during the season." That's unsurprising given the timing of Mitchell's injury, but fantasy managers should brace for the likely eventuality that the second-year back isn't available Week 1, or at least not at full strength. Derrick Henry will work as Baltimore's clear No. 1 backfield option, but given that he's 30 years old, the team could want to keep him from the sort of league-leading workload he's handled in the past. If Henry ends up headlining a committee rather than serving as a true workhorse, more opportunities could be available to Mitchell, once healthy. At least to begin the regular season, Justice Hill and rookie fifth-round pick Rasheen Ali (biceps) will serve as the primary complementary options to Henry.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Keaton Mitchell's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
31.9%Positive Run %
83.0%% Yds After Contact
66.7%Avg Yds After Contact
5.6Rushing TD %
4.3%Touches Per Game
7.0% Snaps w/Touch
43.4%Air Yards Per Game
0.1Air Yards Per Snap
0.01% Team Air Yards
0.0%% Team Targets
2.3%Avg Depth of Target
0.1 YdsCatch Rate
81.8%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
13.2% Targeted On Route
20.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Keaton Mitchell Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Keaton Mitchell's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* The Shuttle Time, Cone Drill, and Bench Press metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.
Height
5' 8"Weight
191 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.37 secShuttle Time*
4.36 secCone Drill*
7.40 secVertical Jump
38.0 inBroad Jump
126 inBench Press*
13 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
30.75 in
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Absence to linger into season
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday that Mitchell is "on schedule" in his recovery from a torn ACL but isn't expected back until "sometime during the season," Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Mitchell won't be back in time for training camp as he continues to recover from a torn ACL suffered in mid-December. Prior to the injury, Mitchell averaged an eye-popping 8.4 yards per carry as a rookie. While Mitchell is unavailable, Justice Hill and 2024 fifth-round draft pick Rasheen Ali are expected to work as the top complementary options to Derrick Henry. Ali is recovering from a biceps injury but is expected back by training camp.
Mitchell won't be back in time for training camp as he continues to recover from a torn ACL suffered in mid-December. Prior to the injury, Mitchell averaged an eye-popping 8.4 yards per carry as a rookie. While Mitchell is unavailable, Justice Hill and 2024 fifth-round draft pick Rasheen Ali are expected to work as the top complementary options to Derrick Henry. Ali is recovering from a biceps injury but is expected back by training camp.
2023 Fantasy Outlook
An undrafted free agent out of East Carolina, Mitchell signed on with the Ravens this spring and it was an interesting fit that seemed to put him in position to crack the roster with a good camp. Mitchell has some legitimate talent; he averaged 6.9 yards per carry over his final two seasons at East Carolina (375 attempts) and was a threat in the passing game as well with 49 catches on 68 targets for 505 yards. Shortly before training camp, though, Baltimore added veteran Melvin Gordon to the backfield. Whereas Mitchell once looked like he only had to beat out Justice Hill for the final running back spot on the roster, now it would likely take some tough injury luck elsewhere in the backfield for Mitchell to open the year anywhere but the practice squad. He has the type of speed (4.37) and pass-catching ability to bolster some deep dynasty value, but his chances of making an impact in 2023 are minimal.
More Fantasy News
Looks set to back up Henry
Mitchell (knee) appears poised to work in a complementary role in the Baltimore backfield in 2024 after Derrick Henry agreed to a two-year contract with the Ravens on Tuesday, Brian Wacker of The Baltimore Sun reports.
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Moves to injured reserve
The Ravens placed Mitchell (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
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MRI confirms torn ACL
Mitchell (knee) tore his ACL in Sunday's 23-7 win over the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Expected to miss rest of season
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said after Sunday's 23-7 win over the Jaguars that Mitchell suffered a serious left knee injury and will likely miss the remainder of the season, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports.
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Promptly ruled out due to knee
Mitchell (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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