WATCH: Keaton Mitchell breaks free in kickoff return

by | Jan 5, 2025

The Baltimore Ravens are AFC North champs again. That also applies for ECU football alum and running back Keaton Mitchell.

Derrick Henry celebrated his birthday with a big performance Saturday in an 35-10 win against the Browns. He rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns.

With that outing, Mitchell saw less touches, finishing with just 10 yards on four carries. He did have a highlight moment where he returned a kickoff for 47 yards.

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