Coming off of one of the best seasons a Duck has ever had, Dillon Mitchell chose to forgo his senior season take his talents to the NFL. His junior year shattered expectations but will that translate to hearing his name called in the 2019 NFL Draft? He could be one of the best values in his draft class. He's been named a sleeper in a loaded receiver group, yet, he's also been projected to go undrafted.

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His chance to turn heads begins at the NFL Draft combine begins on February 27. Here is a peek into what the week looks like for the wide receiver and what the NFL’s top executives are saying about him.

Mitchell is one of four Oregon Ducks (Jalen Jelks, Justin Hollins, Ugo Amadi) and 38 Pac-12 Conference football athletes that join more than 300 of the best college football players in the NFL Scouting Combine held in Indianapolis, Indiana inside Lucas Oil Stadium from February 26 to March 4, 2019.

Dillon Mitchell: Group 5 or 6

Feb 27- March 1: Hospital pre-exam, x-rays, interviews, measurements, medical examinations, psychological testing, media, bench press

March 2: On-field workout (timing, stations and skill drills)

Projected Draft status: Mitchell’s draft projection ranges from third round to undrafted.

Mitchell’s NFL future is highly dependent on his combine performance. There is not a ton of NFL buzz around Mitchell, partly because before his junior season he only showed flashes of his talent, limiting his film evaluation. As the 2018 Pac-12 receiving yards leader, the junior put consistent evidence on film.

The Draft Network said Mitchell is, “sudden as smoke when releasing off the line of scrimmage or attacking would-be tacklers on screens and other quick-hitting plays.”

Where he must shine: Interviews and speed testing

Mitchell must show off his extremely quick ability to accelerate to his top speed. NFL scouts, general managers and head coaches will be looking to see how his speed measures up to stretch the field, create separation and if his agility and quickness will be a weapon on short and intermediate routes.

Evaluators will look into any work ethic concerns revolving around Mitchell. The interview process is an opportunity for the former Duck to feature his large route tree and how quickly he can process different game scenarios. Naturally soft spoken, Mitchell’s interviews could give him the opportunity set himself apart from the other mid-round wide receivers.

Strengths

At 6-foot-3, 200-pounds, Mitchell checks the box for size.

Improvement in Mitchell’s route running was apparent in 2018. He is precise and tricky, which led him to 18 consecutive games with a reception.

He is efficient with his footwork and can make people miss with his agility to pile on the yards after the catch.

As a versatile NFL future threat; he could play outside, in the slot, or both.

The highly recruited four-star prospect out of Memphis, Tennessee has showed his electric athleticism by making contested catches away from his frame and at tough angles. However, his consistency at the catch point is a major weakness and at times, he is late getting his hands to locate the ball, leading to dropped passes.

The Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys have both been linked to Mitchell as a potential option late in the third round.

His parting moment came after setting a new program single-season receiving record with 1,184 yards (breaking Josh Huff’s 1,140 record set in 2013) and catching the game-winning touchdown pass in Oregon’s Redbox Bowl victory over Michigan State. He was awarded the offensive MVP honor on stage during the trophy presentation… Which he then gave to his dad in the stands.

A strong Combine performance from Mitchell will add buzz, drive him up draft boards and push his critics to his junior season tape. Whether it is his 40-yard dash time or interview session, Mitchell has an opportunity to show how well he handles high-pressure situations.