University of Idaho Athletics

Brandon Mitchell is in his third season with the Idaho football program and first as the wide receivers coach. Mitchell spent the previous two seasons as an offensive graduate assistant with the Vandals.

Mitchell's first season at Idaho saw the Vandals win nine games and the 2016 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The team ranked among league and national leaders in red zone offense and passing efficiency.
 
Prior to starting his coaching career at Idaho, Mitchell played professionally in the Indoor Football League. He started 11 games at quarterback for the Colorado Ice before season-ending injury. He second in the league voting for rookie of the year and fourth in the MVP race.
 
Mitchell began his collegiate career at Arkansas, where he competed in football and basketball. He spent two seasons as a quarterback for the Razorbacks before switching to wide receiver where he made three starts as a junior.
 
Upon graduating from Arkansas, Mitchell transferred to North Carolina State for his final season of eligibility and returned to playing quarterback. A foot injury in the season opener cost him eight weeks, but Mitchell finished the year throwing for 1,191 yards and 10 touchdown, and adding 447 yards and seven scores on the ground.
 
Originally from Amite, La., Mitchell was an all-state selection in both football and basketball, earning player of the year honors on the gridiron.