James Mitchell
James Mitchell played tight end for the Carolina Panthers in 2025, wearing #85. James played college football at Virginia Tech and was drafted in 2022 (round 5, pick 177). Listed at 6'4" and 249 lb.
James Mitchell: facts
- Team in 2025
- Carolina Panthers
- Position
- Tight end (TE)
- Jersey number
- #85
- College
- Virginia Tech
- Draft
- 2022, round 5, pick 177 (Detroit Lions)
- Born
- August 11, 1999 (age 27)
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 249 lb
- Rookie season
- 2022
Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2022 draft picks in our database.
James Mitchell: career by team
James is an NFL Grid answer for Lions and Panthers.
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
His 2025 Panthers teammates: tight ends
- Ja'Tavion SandersTE · #0 · Texas
- Mitchell EvansTE · #84 · Notre Dame
- Tommy TrembleTE · #82 · Notre Dame
Also from Virginia Tech
- Aeneas PeeblesDL · Ravens
- Bhayshul TutenRB · Jaguars
- Brock HoffmanOL · Steelers
- Chamarri ConnerDB · Chiefs
- Christian DarrisawOL · Vikings
- Chuck ClarkDB · Lions
- Da'Quan FeltonWR · Giants
- Divine DeabloLB · Falcons
Drafted near James in 2022
- Dominique RobinsonRound 5, pick 174 · DL
- Matthew ButlerRound 5, pick 175 · DL
- Damone ClarkRound 5, pick 176 · LB
- John RidgewayRound 5, pick 178 · DL
- Kingsley EnagbareRound 5, pick 179 · DL
- Matt AraizaRound 6, pick 180 · P
James Mitchell: questions
What team does James Mitchell play for?
James Mitchell is on no 2026 NFL roster in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4). His last team was the Carolina Panthers (#85) in 2025.
What position does James Mitchell play?
Tight end (TE), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did James Mitchell go to college?
Virginia Tech. 30 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was James Mitchell drafted?
In 2022, round 5, pick 177, by the Detroit Lions.
How tall is James Mitchell?
6'4" (76 inches), 249 lb.
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