Former Virginia Tech Hokies tight end, James “The Governor” Mitchell, scored his first NFL touchdown. Drafted 177th by the Detroit Lions during the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Mitchell caught a three-yard pass from Jared Goff to extend the Lions’ lead over the Green Bay Packers. Not only did Detroit eventually win, but Pro Football Focus, graded Mitchell as the Lions’ highest rated offensive player, of the game, earning a PFF grade of 84.8. The Governor played at VT for three years, from 2019-2021. Appearing in 22 games, he recorded 52 receptions for 838-yards (16.
James Mitchell Scores His First NFL TD and Other Sundry Virginia Tech Sports Stories
