Elijah Mitchell
#45 RB · New England Patriots
2 transactions this offseason
Height
5'10"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
27
College
Louisiana
Draft
2021, Rd 6, #194
Experience
5 yrs
FA RB Rank
#24 / 141
Performance Analysis
C-Score: 50/100
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Elijah Mitchell grades at C- (50/100) among NFL running backs. His strongest area is yards per carry (above average), while rushing touchdowns per game (near league average) is where he falls short relative to the position.
Stat Breakdown vs. NFL Benchmarks
Yards/Carry67
Rush Yards/Game49
Rush TD/Game46
Durability75%
28 career games played
Career StatsC-
| Year | Games | Rush Yards | Rush TD | YPC | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 28 | 1,523 | 9 | 4.7 | 28 |
Stats via ESPN · Updated Mar 18, 2026
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Transaction History
D
PRELIMSigningFeb 11, 2026
New England Patriots sign RB Elijah Mitchell
D+
PRELIMReleaseJan 14, 2026
New England Patriots: Signed DE Darrell Taylor to the practice squad. Released RB Elijah Mitchell from the practice squad.
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