For the past several seasons, the Buffalo Bills have been on the verge of returning to the Super Bowl for the first time since the 1990s. Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs have been one of the NFL’s best quarterback/wide receiver combinations. However, the Bills have yet to reach the Super Bowl with these two, despite a supporting cast that includes Dawson Knox, Dalton Kincaid, Gabe Davis, Devin Singletary, and James Cook.
With Gabe Davis on his way to Jacksonville, the Bills need a wide receiver to relieve Diggs of some of his workload. Yes, Buffalo signed Curtis Samuel from Washington, but that is not enough. This offensive requires someone who can offer a spark when he signs his contract. Buffalo needs a player in the draft, not a free agent.
Adonai Mitchell is the missing link that the Bills have been looking for. Mitchell enjoyed a stellar undergraduate career, earning two national titles at the University of Georgia before transferring to the University of Texas to complete his studies. He contributed significantly to Texas’ first berth in the College Football Playoff.
But how good was Mitchell during his college career? His freshman season showed potential, with 29 receptions for 426 yards and four touchdowns. He also averaged 14.7 yards per reception. However, his sophomore season at Georgia did not go as planned due to a high ankle sprain, which limited him to 9 receptions for 134 yards and 3 touchdowns in only 6 games.
However, Mitchell’s final season at the University of Texas resulted in an offensive explosion. Mitchell had 55 receptions for 845 yards and 11 touchdowns across 14 games. He averaged 15.4 yards per reception.
Mitchell receives targets. He catches almost everything thrown his way. He took defenders away from Xavier Worthy, allowing him to accumulate over 1000 receiving yards. Mitchell, a 6-4 beast on the outside, is precisely what Josh Allen and the Bills offense have been needing. If Mitchell is selected in next month’s draft, Buffalo’s offense will be the one to watch all season.
