Man, I’ve been digging into this Keaton Mitchell guy, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I started off by just wanting to see if he was any good, you know, basic stuff. So, I’m watching his game plays, and the first thing that jumped out at me was his speed. I mean, this dude is fast! He’s like a blur on the field, seriously.
I started writing down some notes, you know, like a real scout. “Small frame, but crazy skills,” was one of the first things I wrote. I also jotted down “speed is very good,” because, like I said, the guy can fly. I noticed he’s always trying to get outside or upfield. Dude’s always on the move, trying to make a play. You gotta respect that hustle.
Then, I started getting into the numbers. I found out that he was second in the league in average yards before contact in 2023, with 3.9. Not bad, right? But then, I saw he was only 17th in the league when it came to the percentage of his yards coming before contact. I thought that was a bit interesting. But I have to remind myself he’s just a rookie.
One game, I saw him rush for 73 yards on just 9 carries. That’s a pretty good clip! I was thinking, “Okay, this guy’s got some real potential.” I even saw some folks talking about stashing him on their fantasy teams for the future. I can see why, especially if he’s just chilling on your bench for now, waiting for his time to shine.
- “Keaton’s been ready to go,” his coach said. I guess he’s been practicing hard, even coming off an injury. That says a lot about his work ethic, I think.
But then, I hit a roadblock. I found out he’s coming off an ACL injury. Ouch. That’s gotta be tough. Plus, his team, the Ravens, just brought in some big-shot running back. I’m hearing some folks say that Mitchell might not get much playing time because of that. Some even saying he might just be good for the occasional long touchdown. Tough crowd, huh?
Conclusion time
So, after all this digging, what’s the verdict? Honestly, it’s a mixed bag. He’s got the speed, he’s got the potential, but that ACL injury and the new competition… it’s gonna be an uphill battle for him. Still, I wouldn’t count him out just yet. He seems like the type of player who could surprise people. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on him. And you know, it wouldn’t hurt if he could catch some passes, too. That 4.37 speed could be dangerous in the open field. We’ll see, I guess. It’s all part of the game, right?
