2024 RTSports Outlook

Mitchell was an undrafted free agent but starting to make big waves in the Ravens offense, emerging as a starter about halfway through the season. Unfortunately, just as things started taking off for him, he suffered a torn ACL in Week 15. He finished his rookie season with 489 total yards and two touchdowns in eight games. He averaged an amazing 8.4 yards per carry, making tons of big plays with his chances. His torn ACL clouds this coming season, especially after suffering later in the year. He might not be ready for the start of the season. But once he is up to speed, he should have a role in the Ravens run-heavy offense. Mitchell lacks a little size, but has great speed and moves in space. He makes plays with the ball in his hands. His lack of size is a bit of a concern for his durability going forward, though. Plus, he has suffered two major injuries the last few seasons (ACL and Achilles').

FANTASY OUTLOOK: Mitchell is worth a late-round pick. He has some potential to produce some big games in this offense once he is up to health. Just be prepared for him to play little early in the season. He can get around 500 total yards and a few scores.

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RotoBaller's Outlook

Mitchell burst onto the fantasy scene in 2023 as an undrafted free agent from East Carolina, putting up 138 yards on only nine totes in his first game on offense. The speedster was a great compliment to "Gus the Bus" Edwards, who is relied on to grind out those tough yards in-between the tackles. Unfortunately Mitchell went down with a full ACL tear in late December and will not be ready by Week 1 according to head coach John Harbaugh. While no official timetable has been given for a return, there should be opportunities when that does happen. Baltimore is entering a new era in the backfield with the aforementioned Edwards and JK Dobbins both signing with the Chargers this offseason. The Ravens did elect to bring in future hall-of-famer Derrick Henry who will lead the charge, but after him it will be a competition between Justice Hill and Mitchell for those change-of-pace, 3rd-down back touches. It's worth noting that the Ravens did select Marshall prospect Rasheen Ali in the fifth round, but based on Mitchell's elite efficiency last year - NFL leading 8.4 YPC (min 45 carries) - it would be an atrocity if he was relegated to RB4 duties. The uphill climb to fantasy relevance is a bit steep, but does still exist for Mitchell, especially if Henry or Hill were to miss time.

Mitchell burst onto the fantasy scene in 2023 as an undrafted free agent from East Carolina, putting up 138 yards on only nine totes in his first game on offense. The speedster was a great compliment to "Gus the Bus" Edwards, who is relied on to grind out those tough yards in-between the tackles. Unfortunately Mitchell went down with a full ACL tear in late December and will not be ready by Week 1 according to head coach John Harbaugh. While no official timetable has been given for a return, there should be opportunities when that does happen. Baltimore is entering a new era in the backfield with the aforementioned Edwards and JK Dobbins both signing with the Chargers this offseason. The Ravens did elect to bring in future hall-of-famer Derrick Henry who will lead the charge, but after him it will be a competition between Justice Hill and Mitchell for those change-of-pace, 3rd-down back touches. It's worth noting that the Ravens did select Marshall prospect Rasheen Ali in the fifth round, but based on Mitchell's elite efficiency last year - NFL leading 8.4 YPC (min 45 carries) - it would be an atrocity if he was relegated to RB4 duties. The uphill climb to fantasy relevance is a bit steep, but does still exist for Mitchell, especially if Henry or Hill were to miss time.