News: Browns WR Carlton Mitchell, who had finger surgery on Aug. 12, returned to practice for the first time since on Sunday. “Missing anything, it’s always tough to catch back up, but being a professional, you have to stay on top of your game and go from being a player to being a coach, take a lot of mental reps and try to learn every spot on the field and try to ask a lot of questions,” Mitchell told the team's official website. “My job’s to come back ready, full-go, no questions asked.”
Analysis: Mitchell is a long shot to earn significant playing time in the Browns WR corps if he makes the team, but the situation is worth keeping an eye on anyway. We don't expect much from Mitchell in Fantasy play, so ignore him in all formats.
News: The Browns announced before Saturday's preseason game against the Packers that WR Carlton Mitchell had finger surgery on Friday. The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports that Mitchell is expected to be out a few weeks.
Analysis: Mitchell is competing for a spot on the Browns' depth chart at receiver, but he is not one of the names being mentioned much as an impact player in 2011. It's still safe to ignore him in all formats.
News: The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports that Browns coach Eric Mangini likes what he's seen out of rookie WR Carlton Mitchell in practice lately. With the injury issues at the position, Mitchell might see some solid playing time in Week 7 at New Orleans.
Analysis: Mitchell has yet to feature in a game for the Browns yet and would probably be just the No. 3 option behind Chansi Stuckey and Yamon Figurs if both Josh Cribbs and Mohamed Massaquoi are out on Sunday. Continue to watch Mitchell from afar in long-term keeper Fantasy leagues.
News: Rookie wide receiver Carlton Mitchell appeared to injure his left shoulder during the morning session on Thursday. The team did not have an update on his condition.
Analysis: Mitchell is battling for a roster spot with the team this summer. He's got some potential, but that just makes him an option late in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Browns have signed rookie WR Carlton Mitchell to a four-year deal. He will now be on-time for camp, ready to earn as much playing time as he can.
Analysis: Mitchell caught 105 passes for 1,648 yards and nine touchdowns in three seasons for South Florida, but his receiving technique was a big criticism during the draft process. Mitchell won't have a lot of depth chart climbing to do in Cleveland as their receiving corps is among the least experienced in the league. He's worth a flier in the deepest of dynasty/keeper drafts and rookie-only leagues.
News: The Browns waited until the sixth round to draft a wide receiver, making Carlton Mitchell their choice with the 177th overall pick. The Sports Xchange reports that while the Browns are looking for more from Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi, Mitchell has something that cannot be coached -- size. He is 6-3, 215 pounds. Some pre-draft publications compared him to Brandon Marshall, a fourth-round choice of the Broncos in 2005. The Browns did not get to see much of Mitchell on the football field during their rookie minicamp because he spent most of the time on the exercise bike working on a slight hamstring pull, but they are hopeful he will be ready when OTAs start soon. "I was told this was the perfect team, the perfect fit for me and honestly, I'm very excited," Mitchell said. "The main thing was my love and my passion for the sport and I just knew, both mentally and physically, I'm there. I know there's nothing that lies ahead that can stop me from becoming the type of person that I want to be. My mindset, it's a lot different. I feel as though I'm a different player, I think a lot different from others and obviously I'm ready."
Analysis: Mitchell caught 105 passes for 1,648 yards and nine touchdowns in three seasons for South Florida, but his receiving technique was a big criticism during the draft process. Mitchell won't have a lot of depth chart climbing to do in Cleveland as their receiving corps is among the least experienced in the league. He's worth a flier in the deepest of dynasty/keeper drafts and rookie-only leagues.
News: The Browns took South Florida WR Carlton Mitchell in the sixth round of the NFL draft. With little depth at the wideout position, the Browns grabbed Mitchell, who caught 105 passes for 1,648 yards and nine touchdowns in three seasons for the Bulls. The 6-foot-3, 212-pound Mitchell, who also ran track at USF, is from an athletic family. His father, Carl, played professional basketball in Europe. His mother, Angela, works as the "cut man" for pro boxer, Antonio Tarver.
Analysis: Mitchell won't have a lot of depth chart climbing to do in Cleveland as their receiving corps is among the least experienced in the league. He's worth a flier in the deepest of dynasty/keeper drafts and rookie-only leagues.
