If he doesn't jump 20 feet to block the pass you can bet that as soon as you press the pass button, one or both of those defenders in front of Mitchell will begin to drift towards TO and mange to reach him at about the same time the ball does, causing one of those "I just knew that was going to be a completion but I guess not" ball-dropping hits that will make this game so much fun to play.
Disclaimer: On a serious note, I hope not.