Steelers’ Possible Draft Target Adonai Mitchell Gets Exposed By Scouts For Attitude And Health Concerns: 'He’s Rude, He’s Abrasive'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been transparent about their primary needs leading up to the upcoming NFL Draft: a wide receiver and a center. These positions stand out as glaring holes on their roster, drawing significant attention from fans as the focal points for improvement during the draft.

Among the wide receiver prospects the Steelers have hosted and shown interest in is the highly talented Adonai Mitchell, a speedy 6'4" receiver from Texas. ESPN's renowned draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. currently ranks Mitchell as the seventh-best wide receiver in this draft class, placing him as a projected first-round pick in what is considered a deep pool of talent. However, given the Steelers' likely focus on other positions early in the draft, Mitchell might slip out of their reach unless circumstances change.

Nevertheless, Bob McGinn of Golongtd.com has revealed that Mitchell's pre-draft process has raised concerns among several anonymous scouts. These concerns could potentially cause Mitchell's draft stock to decline, presenting an opportunity for the Steelers to capitalize on his talent.

According to McGinn, one AFC scouting director has labeled Mitchell as the biggest wild card among this year's class of wide receivers, adding an element of unpredictability to his draft projection.

“He blew that 40 out, which didn’t surprise me,” one veteran scout said. “But then his position workout might have been the worst I’ve seen by a top receiver. He was falling over. He dropped balls. He had to keep redoing it. It seemed as if he didn’t know how to run routes. He just seemed out of it. Generally, I don’t get alarmed by a combine. That was alarming.”

Despite an impressive 40-yard dash time of 4.35, some scouts expressed concern over his performance in position drills. During one such drill, there was a dropped ball that, according to the event commentator, seemed to be more of an issue with the throw rather than the receiver's fault. Nevertheless, this raised concerns among certain scouts.

“You’re going to have to assign somebody to be next to him for his first few years because his issues are all about his diabetes and his blood sugar,” said a second scout. “When his blood sugar’s off, he’s rude, he’s abrasive, he doesn’t pay attention in meetings.”

Mitchell has been diagnosed as a type one diabetic, and reports suggest that he doesn't consistently manage his condition as effectively as he could. A father of a type one diabetic shared his thoughts on social media, emphasizing the challenges and the importance of proper management.