The Indianapolis Colts selected wide receiver Adonai Mitchell from Texas in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night, giving quarterback Anthony Richardson another weapon.
Following the nomination, Colts general manager Chris Ballard spoke passionately with reporters, slamming anonymous sources who had criticized Mitchell in the days leading up to his remarks. This disdain may have pushed Mitchell to the second round.
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Texas Long celebrates after making a first-down catch during the game between the Texas Longhorns and Kansas State Wildcats at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 4, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Horns wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5 years old). (Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
“I read some bullish statements, but that’s not what was said on TV,” Ballard said. fox 59. I mean, typical f— … our typical league. Anonymous source, terrible interview, that’s so bullish—t. In other words, it is. That’s a bull—t.
“Write your name. I’m tired of it. We’re going to destroy these young people. They’re 21, 22-year-old men. If people tell me their life is perfect, it’s fucking Hey, this is a good boy.
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Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 28, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Kara Durette/Getty Images)
Mitchell himself told reporters he was “disappointed.” He said he’s not celebrating entering the league and is ready to get to work, according to ESPN.
The wide receiver transferred from Georgia to Texas after the 2022 season.
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Texas #WO19 Adonai Mitchell during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 2, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Kevin Savitas/Getty Images)
He had 55 catches for 845 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Longhorns. Although he didn’t receive as much hype as the top receivers in the draft, he is expected to be just as productive, if not more, once his professional career begins.
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