GET TO KNOW: Tight end James Mitchell

Nickname? James Mitchell: The Governor. I was meeting with one of [Virginia Tech's] offensive coaches Caleb Gelsomino, and we were just watching film. He was like, 'you know, I told the coaching staff when you're done playing football, you're running for Governor and I'm going to be your campaign manager.' We told a media guy and he tweeted it out, and then fans started calling me that so it just kind of stuck. Hometown? Mitchell: Big Stone Gap, VA If a Lions fan were to come to your hometown, the first place you would take them is ... ? Mitchell: Go to the Overlook, see a nice view or take them to Curklin's to eat. College major? Mitchell: Sports Media & Analytics Favorite TV show? Mitchell: Tyler Perry's House of Pain Favorite emoji? Mitchell: Probably the shrug shoulders one Favorite meal? Mitchell: My mom's mac & cheeseIf you weren't playing football, what would you be doing? Mitchell: Community outreach If you could have any super power, what would it be? Mitchell: Teleportation If you could play any other NFL position, what would you play? Mitchell: Running back Favorite place to travel? Mitchell: You know I haven't traveled a whole lot outside of football, but Florida's nice. I was down there training pre-draft. Proudest accomplishment so far? Mitchell: Outside of making it to the NFL, probably just you know, being a God-fearing man, a family man. One person you'd like to meet? Mitchell: LeBron James Favorite athlete of all time? Mitchell: Magic Johnson