History of Dillon Mitchell (gridiron football) in Timeline
Dillon Mitchell is a professional American football wide receiver currently playing for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL. He played college football at Oregon before being drafted into the NFL by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.
May 16, 1997: Dillon Mitchell's Birth
On May 16, 1997, Dillon Mitchell was born. He is an American professional football wide receiver.
2015: High School Awards
In 2015, as a junior, Dillon Mitchell earned first-team All-State selection and district Offensive Player of the Year. He also earned the 2015 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Class 6A Back of the Year award.
2016: Freshman Year at Oregon
In 2016, as a true freshman at Oregon, Dillon Mitchell played in six games and had two receptions for nine yards.
2017: Sophomore Season at Oregon
In 2017, during his sophomore season, Dillon Mitchell started 12 games and had 42 receptions for 517 yards and four touchdowns at Oregon.
2018: Record-Setting Junior Year
In 2018, as a junior, Dillon Mitchell set a school record for receiving yards in a season with 1,184 on 75 receptions and 10 touchdowns. He was named the MVP of the 2018 Redbox Bowl.
August 31, 2019: Waived by the Vikings
On August 31, 2019, Dillon Mitchell was waived by the Minnesota Vikings.
2019: Drafted by Minnesota Vikings
In 2019, Dillon Mitchell was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round, 239th overall of the NFL draft.
January 13, 2020: Reserve/Future Contract with Vikings
On January 13, 2020, Dillon Mitchell signed a reserve/future contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
September 5, 2020: Waived by the Vikings Again
On September 5, 2020, Dillon Mitchell was waived by the Vikings during final roster cuts.
July 29, 2022: Signed with Edmonton Elks
On July 29, 2022, Dillon Mitchell signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
October 25, 2022: Contract Extension with Elks
On October 25, 2022, the Edmonton Elks announced they had agreed on a two-year contract extension with Dillon Mitchell through the 2025 season.
2024: Mitchell's Performance with the Elks
In 2024, Dillon Mitchell recorded 58 receptions for 727 yards and four touchdowns with the Edmonton Elks.
January 10, 2025: Release from the Elks
On January 10, 2025, Dillon Mitchell was released by the Edmonton Elks.
January 13, 2025: Signed with Winnipeg Blue Bombers
On January 13, 2025, Dillon Mitchell signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
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