Adonai Mitchell is anticipated to be a first-round pick in April’s NFL draft, and his draft stock may have risen following his performance at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis on Saturday.
The former Texas Longhorns receiver clocked the third-fastest 40-yard sprint among all receivers at the combine, boasting an official time of 4.34, an impressive achievement.
Mitchell delivered a standout performance overall at the combine. Alongside his remarkable 40-yard sprint time, he completed a 20-yard split in 2.55 seconds and achieved a 39.5-inch vertical leap, coupled with an 11-foot-4 broad jump.
Considering his size, Mitchell’s 40-yard sprint time places him in an exceptional category. Let’s compare his performance to that of Justin Jefferson from the 2020 Combine to assess their standing.
Justin Jefferson, the former LSU wide receiver, was often projected to be a first-round pick in mock drafts before the 2020 NFL scouting combine.
While analysts ranked him among the top five at his position, there were doubts about his long-line speed.
Jefferson’s 4.43-second 40-yard sprint at the combine dispelled any lingering concerns about his speed. Consequently, the Minnesota Vikings selected him with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.
Adonai Mitchell’s time from the 2022 dash narrowly surpasses that of Justin Jefferson’s. As the draft commences in April, it will be intriguing to observe if Mitchell, like Jefferson, is among the first group of receivers chosen in the draft.
