James Mitchell was drafted No. 177 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 35 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 34 · #177 overall
James Mitchell Virginia Tech Draft
James Mitchell was drafted No. 177 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 35 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #177
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 35
- Career AV
- 184th at Virginia Tech
The pick
How James Mitchell came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
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Virginia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 249 lbs
- Hometown
- Big Stone Gap, VA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 197 prospect55.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
35 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 35
- Career approximate value
- 184th among Virginia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
Around pick 177
Who came off the board on either side of James Mitchell.
Tennessee
LSU
Arkansas
South Carolina
Virginia Tech in the 2022 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Virginia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Mitchell in the 2022 NFL Draft
James Mitchell is a Tight end out of Virginia Tech selected No. 177 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft. 35 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was James Mitchell drafted?
James Mitchell was selected No. 177 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 34). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/james-mitchell.
What college did James Mitchell play for?
James Mitchell played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did James Mitchell's NFL career turn out?
35 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/james-mitchell.