4. He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick in 2021.
The 49ers selected Mitchell with the No. 194 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, making him the 10th running back selected that year. Here’s a quick note on Mitchell from The Athletic’s Dane Brugler in his 2021 pre-draft guide:
“Mitchell runs with terrific effort every time he touches the ball, slashing through gaps and flashing a burst to clear the first wave.”
Ironically, Mitchell is now one of two players – joining offensive tackle Jaylon Moore – to sign with the Chiefs this offseason after originally entering the league as a member of San Francisco’s 2021 draft class.
5. Mitchell played his college ball at the University of Louisiana – Lafayette.
Mitchell left Louisiana – Lafayette as one of the best players in school history after racking up 3,267 rushing yards and 46 total touchdowns in 42 career games from 2017 through 2020.
He led the team in rushing yards in each of his final two seasons in school, which included a junior campaign in 2019 that saw Mitchell rush for 1,147 yards and 16 touchdowns. He then followed that up with 878 rushing yards and eight scores as a senior in 2020.
Mitchell was also a productive receiver during his time with the Ragin’ Cajuns, hauling in 49 passes for 597 yards and five touchdowns over the course of his career.
That performance caught the attention of the 49ers back in 2021, and now five years later, Mitchell is headed to Kansas City to join the Chiefs.