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.
He prevented a 30-yard field goal attempt at Vanderbilt and intercepted his first pass during a game against LSU. As a true freshman, Mitchell participated in all 13 games and made his first career start at LDT against Mississippi State, recording 3 tackles in the Independence Bowl win over Nebraska.