Rookies are the only ones who get somewhat of a break in the NFL. Football fans are willing to give a new guy the benefit of the doubt relative to anyone older. Once a player hits year two, they are expected to be a high-level contributor. This is the task set for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.
AD Mitchell was a second-round draft pick in 2024 out of Texas, and he was supposed to bring an explosiveness that would allow him to immediately compete with Alec Pierce for Indy's X receiver spot. Instead, Pierce had his best season, and Mitchell struggled.