Keaton Mitchell’s two-year, $9.3 million deal pairs an explosive runner (5.8 YPC) with Mike McDaniel’s system, drawing favorable comparisons to the highly efficient De’Von Achane. Though Omarion Hampton is slated to lead the backfield, Mitchell is expected to see enough specialized touches to provide flex value in what should be a run-heavy Chargers offense. While Keaton starts as a change-of-pace option, his elite efficiency gives him legitimate Top-20 fantasy RB upside if Hampton faces further injury setbacks in 2026.
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Fifteen carries is all Mitchell could muster in 2024 after tearing his ACL in December of 2023. The 23-year-old looked like a rising star on a team that needed explosiveness at the running back position late in his rookie season. Since then, Mitchell has been shelved, and the team has brought in and extended Derrick Henry.
Despite the King atop the Ravens’ depth chart, Mitchell should mix in with Justice Hill (a good player in his own right) to spare the aging Henry. If you don’t remember, Mitchell had a six-game stretch where he tallied 489 total yards on just 56 touches and looked like he could be a real weapon beside Lamar Jackson.
This news shouldn’t impact his redraft stock, but Mitchell might look nice at the bottom of dynasty rosters. He’s a decent flyer with moderate upside until we see him on the field.
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The veterans for the Baltimore Ravens aren’t due to camp until July 20th, with that said, Mitchell has been placed on the PUP list while recovering from his ACL injury. Mitchell started off last season on IR and showed flashes when he was given the opportunity. He finished 2023 with 489 total scrimmage yards and two touchdowns. Ravens have a new face in the running back with Derrick Henry and Keaton Mitchell will look to compete against Justice Hill for the backup role when he is healthy.
For 2024, don’t expect the need to draft Keaton Mitchell in redraft or any Best Ball formats with complete uncertainty as to when he will see the field. He still has some value in dynasty and especially in deeper leagues. His explosiveness will be something to keep an eye on when he is back to full strength.
With Baltimore’s off-season activities in full swing, one player unfortunately that will not be part of it is Keaton Mitchell. He is still recovering from his torn ACL but optimistic that he should be back sometime this season and rehab looks to be going well.
For fantasy, Mitchell’s redraft value unfortunately is at its lowest, missing most of the fantasy season and sharing time with Derrick Henry. In dynasty, Mitchell’s is still valuable and worth stashing or holding onto with a bright future ahead.
The Baltimore Ravens have lost rookie running back Keaton Mitchell for the year with an ACL tear. Mitchell was playing really well before the injury, and his presence on the Baltimore offense will be missed, as will his presence on fantasy rosters.
Keaton Mitchell had been on his way to another good fantasy performance rushing for 73 yards on just 9 carries, and catching his 2 targets for 15 yds before the injury. The efficiency of Mitchell had been earning him some more playing time on the Baltimore offense, and his game breaking speed made him a threat to score on any play. Keaton will be missed in these fantasy playoffs.
The Ravens will turn to the dual backfield of Gus Edwards and Justice Hill.
How the mighty have fallen. After being waived last season by the Denver Broncos, Melvin Gordon signed with the Ravens to see if he could find a spark to get his career back on track. Unfortunately, after providing just 59 yards on 17 carries during the pre-season, the Ravens have decided to part ways with the former pro-bowler.
Now that the 53-man roster is set, the Ravens will be rolling with J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards, Justice Hill, and talented undrafted rookie Keaton Mitchell at running back. Dobbins will be the RB1 heading into the season with Edwards and Hill being mixed into the offense.
As for Mitchell, Gordon’s release signals to fantasy managers that Keaton is a name to remember in deeper dynasty leagues. Over his last two seasons at East Carolina, Mitchell has carried the ball 375 times for 2,584 yards and 23 touchdowns. He’s also illustrated that he can be a weapon out of the backfield by posting 49 receptions for 505 yards and two touchdowns. The three running backs ahead of Mitchell have not been the greatest pillars of good health, especially Dobbins and Edwards. This could lead to more opportunities in the offense sooner rather than later. If you have the space in your deep dynasty leagues Mitchell is a player you should consider stashing.
