Adonai Mitchell aims for breakout season with Jets and Geno Smith
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Adonai Mitchell is looking to solidify his role in the New York Jets' offense as training camp progresses. Quarterback Geno Smith expressed confidence in Mitchell's potential, noting his work ethic and physical abilities. After a mixed start to his NFL career, Mitchell's performance in preseason training has gained the trust of coaches and teammates. With Garrett Wilson healthy, Mitchell is expected to complement the Jets' passing game effectively. His previous struggles with the Indianapolis Colts are now behind him as he seeks a fresh start in New York.
- •Adonai Mitchell joins Jets after trade from Colts last November.
- •Geno Smith believes Mitchell can become a top receiver.
- •Mitchell caught 24 passes for 301 yards and 2 touchdowns last season.
- •Smith highlights Mitchell's hard work and training camp improvements.
- •Mitchell is positioned as a key complementary receiver to Garrett Wilson.
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Geno Smith Fully Buys Into the Adonai Mitchell Hype With Huge NFL Prediction
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Could Adonai Mitchell Become the Breakout Star Geno Smith Believes He Can Be?
"Adonai Mitchell arrived in the New York Jets with plenty to prove after an uneven start to his NFL career. Now, the conversation around the young receiver is changing, and it is not just coming from outside the building. Geno Smith sees something in Mitchell that could make the Jets’ offense far more dangerous. The […] The post Could Adonai Mitchell Become the Breakout Star Geno Smith Believes He Can Be? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"With his rise from a rough beginning for the Indianapolis Colts to being one of the hottest young playmakers with the New York Jets, Adonai Mitchell has managed to shift the narrative about his NFL career. No longer are the stories just from the preseason watchers. His own quarterback is buying in, and Geno Smith […] The post Geno Smith Fully Buys Into the Adonai Mitchell Hype With Huge NFL Prediction appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:21 PMGeno Smith Fully Buys Into the Adonai Mitchell Hype With Huge NFL Prediction
With his rise from a rough beginning for the Indianapolis Colts to being one of the hottest young playmakers with the New York Jets, Adonai Mitchell has managed to shift the narrative about his NFL career. No longer are the stories just from the preseason watchers. His own quarterback is buying in, and Geno Smith […] The post Geno Smith Fully Buys Into the Adonai Mitchell Hype With Huge NFL Prediction appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 9:13 PMCould Adonai Mitchell Become the Breakout Star Geno Smith Believes He Can Be?
Adonai Mitchell arrived in the New York Jets with plenty to prove after an uneven start to his NFL career. Now, the conversation around the young receiver is changing, and it is not just coming from outside the building. Geno Smith sees something in Mitchell that could make the Jets’ offense far more dangerous. The […] The post Could Adonai Mitchell Become the Breakout Star Geno Smith Believes He Can Be? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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