![Erath, UL Ragin’ Cajun Alum Elijah Mitchell Shines in NFL Debut](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2021/09/attachment-GettyImages-1339871277.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Erath, UL Ragin’ Cajun Alum Elijah Mitchell Shines in NFL Debut
Former Erath Bobcat and Louisiana Ragin' Cajun standout Elijah Mitchell was phenomenal for the San Francisco 49ers in his NFL debut on Sunday.
The former 1st Team All-Sun Belt standout rushed for 104 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown.
NFL scouts followed Mitchell's senior season at UL throughout 2020.
After he ran a 4.32 in the 40-yard dash, many felt he could be drafted as high as the third round.
Mitchell wasn't selected until the 6th round, and he reminded everyone today of his elite speed...and that the Niners got a steal.
San Francisco went on to win 41-33 over Detroit.
Starting running back Raheem Mostert left the game early with a knee injury, and if he misses time, Mitchell will slide into the starting role.
He showed Sunday he's capable of the job.
20 Pro Athletes From The Lafayette Area
11 Players with Louisiana Ties on Superbowl LV Roster
Youngest NFL Franchises
![News Talk 96.5 KPEL logo](https://townsquare.media/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/KPELFM.png?w=100)
More From News Talk 96.5 KPEL
![Cajuns Place Three on All-Louisiana Baseball Team](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2020/10/ulbaseballcap.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![UL Lafayette Offering Plenty of Summer Camps for Kids](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/10/attachment-university-of-louisiana-lafayette-ul-lafayette-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![One dead and more than 20 injured in shooting at Chiefs Super Bowl parade](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/02/attachment-GettyImages-2010647440.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Louisiana Personality, Popular Brand Make Debut in Super Bowl Commercial](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/02/attachment-Untitled-design-19.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![4 Louisiana Football Players Will Suit Up for Super Bowl LVIII](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/02/attachment-Untitled-design-8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![49ers Deebo Samuel & Cowboys Micah Parsons Beef After the Game on Sunday](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2023/01/attachment-GettyImages-1458635609.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Former Louisiana Ragin’ Cajun Elijah Mitchell to Miss Serious Playing Time after Brutal Hit to Knee](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2022/09/attachment-IMG_4771.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Thirteen Ragin’ Cajun Alums To Take Part in NFL Preseason](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2022/08/attachment-GettyImages-1354746161.jpg?w=980&q=75)