 In October 2000 , Mitchell told the Eugene Register @-@ Guard that he was " definitely returning " for his senior season . By mid @-@ November , however , he told the Associated Press that he was " leaning to staying , but nothing 's firm . " Mitchell instead chose to forgo his senior year and entered the NFL Draft in early January 2001 . He stated , " I have had a great time , but it 's time for me to give something back to my family . " Mitchell said he would be quieter in the NFL : " You won 't hear no more trash talking from Freddie Mitchell , those are the big boys , I 'm just a little kid again . I 'm humble . " He had 119 catches for 2 @,@ 135 yards and 10 touchdowns in his career as a Bruin . 
