Career
He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at South Florida. Mitchell played college football at South Florida, where he was the school"s career leader in receiving yards until his record was broken by Andre Davis in 2014.
He announced on January 9, 2010 that he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2010 NFL Draft.
Cleveland Browns
Mitchell was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. In the 2010 NFL Season he played in five games as a rookie.
In 2011 he played in eleven games catching three passes. On August 26, 2012, Mitchell was released by the Browns after being hampered by a leg injury in training camp.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Mitchell was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 21, 2012.
He was released on November 24, 2012. Dallas Cowboys
Mitchell signed with the Dallas Cowboys on January 7, 2013. He was released on May 29, 2013.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On June 4, 2013, Mitchell signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
On August 26, 2013, he was waived by the Buccaneers. Edmonton Eskimos
On October 14, 2013 Mitchell signed with the Edmonton Eskimos.
Ottawa Redblacks
In the 2013 Canadian Football League Expansion Draft, Mitchell was selected with the 6th pick in the first round. Atlanta Falcons.