[2] Mitchell grew up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia and attended Union High School where he was a stand out athlete in multiple sports.
Mitchell's athleticism was noticed at an early age when he began dunking the ball in middle school while playing JV basketball.
[8] Mitchell considered entering the 2021 NFL draft, but opted to stay at Virginia Tech for his senior season.
[9] Mitchell was named to the Pre-season All-Atlantic Coast Conference team prior to his senior year and was on the Mackey Award watch list.
[16] On November 6, Mitchell recorded his first NFL touchdown on a three-yard reception against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field.