Are New York Jets fans underrating Adonai Mitchell?

Mitchell played in eight games for the Jets, tallying 301 receiving yards and two touchdowns while reeling in 24 of his 56 targets. He did post a ridiculously high drop rate, though, at 20%, recording six total drops.

However, at just 23 years old, the Jets have Mitchell on his rookie contract for the next two seasons, meaning he still has a ton of room to grow while on a cheap deal.

Are Jets fans underestimating Mitchell?

Throughout two seasons in the league, Mitchell’s box-score stats have not jumped off the page. However, his ceiling is high, as evidenced by his efficiency when it comes to simply getting open.

His “open score” of 67, per ESPN analytics, finished 19th in 2025 among 160 total qualified wide receivers and tight ends. Beyond creating sheer separation, he was also trusted as a deep threat, evidenced by his 15.2-yard ADOT (Average Depth of Target), which ranked fourth among qualified wide receivers.

Unfortunately, a plethora of misses from the Jets’ quarterbacks prevented Mitchell from translating his separation into production.

This was a continuation of Mitchell’s time in Indianapolis, where the Colts’ quarterbacks frequently missed Mitchell on plays where he separated vertically.

At 6-foot-4 and 196 pounds, Mitchell has primarily lined up as an X/boundary receiver in the NFL, which best fits his skill set as a high-end separator who can make explosive plays downfield.

Mitchell does not receive enough credit from fans. The amount of upside he possesses is supported by what he has shown on film. His production has been limited by external factors outside of his control, causing him to become an afterthought. But at 23 years old, there is only room for growth.

Now, should he affect the team’s draft plans and prevent them from drafting a high-end WR2? Absolutely not. The Jets still need that true game-breaker alongside Wilson. While Mitchell still has a chance to be that player, he has not come close to that level just yet.

Overall, fans should certainly be excited about Mitchell’s future, but by no means should he deter the Jets from selecting a top-tier wide receiver on draft day.