Colts' Mitchell 'kind of pissed' after slipping to 2nd round

The Indianapolis Colts selected Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, No. 52 overall.

Indianapolis originally owned the No. 46 selection in 2024 but traded it to the Carolina Panthers and moved back to No. 52. Indy also received picks Nos. 142 and 155 as part of the deal.

The Colts entered this year's draft trying to add offensive weapons as they continue to build around quarterback Anthony Richardson. Indy's wide receiver depth chart features Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce, and Josh Downs, among others.

Mitchell was in no mood to celebrate after sliding to the second round. Many experts projected him to go in the first.

"I'm just kind of pissed," he told reporters in his opening remarks, according to Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star.

Mitchell also described his game as "the best," per Atkins.

The 21-year-old Mitchell began his college career at Georgia but transferred to Texas for the 2023 season. He set career highs with 55 catches, 845 yards, and 11 touchdowns last year.

Pre-draft profile

Teams will be eyeing Mitchell as their big swing once the draft's premier receivers are off the board. There's so much to love when it comes to the Texas product's game: size, off-the-chart athleticism, and big-play potential. He may have the biggest ceiling from this class' second-tier receivers. Mitchell displays athleticism when burning secondaries as a vertical threat, but he also shows abilities as a route-runner as his sharp feet lead to incredible double moves and route stems. While Mitchell can be a game-changer in the NFL, he needs to eliminate the inconsistencies in his play and route running. However, Mitchell could be a starting receiver at the X spot for a long time to come.