Colorado Buffaloes#4 · DB Naeten Mitchell
78 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-10
- Weight
- 175 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Temple, TX
Naeten Mitchell is a DB (#4) for Colorado, from Temple, TX. In the 2026 season he has 34 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 3
Interceptions 9
Passes defensed 9
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 9
Efficiency
Tackles per game 18
Sack rate 3
Coverage 9
Ball-hawking 9
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 9
Measurables
Height 3
Weight 3
Frame 3
Experience 17
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2026 season
34
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
2
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Naeten Mitchell career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | COLO | 5 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | NMSU | 12 | 92 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | NMSU | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 22 | 135 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
29
21
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Texas Tech | L 7-29 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Baylor | L 13-23 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Northwestern | L 7-41 | 11 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Weber State | W 52-21 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | at Georgia Tech | W 14-13 | 6 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowColorado DB: #4
- ClassSenior
- HometownTemple, TX
Naeten Mitchell: Colorado DB profile and stats
Naeten Mitchell is a DB (#4) for Colorado, from Temple, TX. This profile tracks Naeten Mitchell's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Colorado roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Colorado sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
Naeten Mitchell in the news
All newsRecapNorthwestern beat Colorado 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Now Northwestern is 2-0, and Colorado is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapColorado beat Weber State 52-21 (Week 2, 2026)Colorado beat Weber State 52-21 at Folsom Field. Now Colorado is 2-0, and Weber State is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapColorado edged Georgia Tech 14-13 (Week 1, 2026)Colorado edged Georgia Tech 14-13 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Now Colorado is 1-0, and Georgia Tech is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Naeten Mitchell play for?
Naeten Mitchell plays for Colorado, wearing #4 at DB.
What position does Naeten Mitchell play?
Naeten Mitchell is a DB for Colorado.
How tall is Naeten Mitchell?
Naeten Mitchell is 5-10 and weighs 175 lb.
What year is Naeten Mitchell in?
Naeten Mitchell is listed as a senior on the Colorado roster.
Where is Naeten Mitchell from?
Naeten Mitchell is from Temple, TX.
How many tackles does Naeten Mitchell have?
Naeten Mitchell has 34 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.