The Paris Musketeers re-signed wide receiver Austin Mitchell to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 season on Tuesday.
Austin Mitchell is five foot nine and weighs 170 pounds. The 26-year-old from Plaquemine, Louisiana, played for the Dresden Monarchs (GFL) in 2023 making 94 catches for 1,627 yards, 20 touchdowns, nine kick returns for 199 yards, and eight punt returns for 74 yards in nine games. He led the GFL in catches (94), yards (1,627), and touchdowns (20) helping the Monarchs reach the playoff semifinals.
The Paris Musketeers signed Mitchell on January 24, 2024. In 2024, Mitchell made 65 catches for 1,010 yards, 14 touchdowns, seven carries for 41 yards, and two tackles (2 solos) in 12 games. In the 2024 ELF playoffs, Mitchell made seven catches for 118 yards, two touchdowns, one tackle (1 solo), and one fumble recovery.
Collegiately, Michell played five seasons at Southeastern Louisiana University (2017-21) with 170 catches for 2,735 yards, 24 touchdowns, 39 carries for 261 yards, 22 kick returns for 460 yards, and 21 punt returns for 176 yards in 46 games for the Lions. He was a two-time Third Team All-Southland Conference.
