He blocked a 30-yard FG at Vanderbilt and intercepted his 1st pass vs. LSU. Mitchell played in all 13 games as a true freshman and started his 1st career game at LDT against Mississippi State and notched 3 tackles in the Independence Bowl win over the University of Nebraska.
At Vanderbilt, he thwarted a 30-yard field goal attempt and intercepted his initial pass during a game against LSU. As a true freshman, Mitchell played in all 13 games and made his first career start at LDT against Mississippi State, notching 3 tackles in the Independence Bowl victory over Nebraska.