Tight end John Mitchell and linebacker Akileis Leroy have both declared for the 2022 NFL Draft.
Mitchell made his decision on Jan. 5 marking the end of a six-year collegiate career that saw him experience highs and lows with the team for four seasons.
A talented player who switched from wide receiver to tight end for the 2021 season, Mitchell recorded four touchdowns on 19 receptions. After tearing his ACL in 2020, he was a nominee for the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year award in 2021.
His best season came in 2019, when he caught a career-high 38 passes for five touchdowns and played a key role in FAU’s offense, with the Owls winning the Conference USA Championship and the Boca Raton Bowl.