Not many rookies can say they had a huge Super Bowl performance. Malcolm Mitchell can.
A 4th-round pick in 2016, Mitchell became a trusted target for Tom Brady in the biggest moments.
In Super Bowl LI, with New England down big, Mitchell caught 6 passes for 70 yards, including critical 4th quarter grabs that fueled the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history.
He looked poised to be the next great Patriots story: tough, polished, clutch.
But it ended just as fast as it began.
Chronic knee issues forced him to miss the entire 2017 season.
Multiple surgeries, setbacks, and pain, despite every effort, he couldn’t get back on the field.
By age 25, he was out of the league.
Malcolm Mitchell only played one season, but in that short time, he earned a Super Bowl ring, Brady’s trust, and the love of a fanbase.
His story isn’t one of stats, it’s one of heart, perseverance, and a flame that burned bright when it mattered most.
