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Keaton Mitchell is basically going to be the Devon Achan... he's going 140th in drafts... he's probably going to get eight touches a game. I think they, they have to, they gave him five, $5 million guaranteed $9 million over the next two seasons.
Mentioned at 44:03 – 48:00

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Mitchell at 140th pick is free upside; $5M guaranteed signals volume.

The source identifies Keaton Mitchell as a major value play, going 140th in drafts (outside the first 12 rounds) despite being the Chargers' backup running back in a Mike McDaniel system. The source notes he received $5 million guaranteed and $9 million over two seasons—comparable to Rico Dowdle money—suggesting the team is committed to his role. The source expects Mitchell to get approximately eight touches per game and projects him as a free piece of upside if drafted late. If Lad McConkie gets hurt, Mitchell could become the lead back in a high-powered offense.

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