Scott Mitchell (aka Scotty Franchyze): Wide Receiver, Not the Quarterback
When people search for “Scott Mitchell,” they often see the former NFL quarterback. That’s not me. I’m Scott Mitchell — also known as Scotty Franchyze — the wide receiver: University of Kentucky alum with pro stints in the CFL and AFL, and a creator/community-builder in Los Angeles.
National Media Coverage
- CNN — Interview on The Lead with Jake Tapper
- NBC News — Suspected Los Angeles arsonist tackled by former college wide receiver
- Sports Illustrated — Ex-Kentucky WR helps stop suspected arsonist
- CBS Sports — Ex-Kentucky football player stops suspected arsonist
- CBS Los Angeles — Runyon Canyon hikers stop suspected arsonist
- NewsNation — “I’m Batman” couple explains how they caught the suspect
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Career Snapshot
Wide receiver at the University of Kentucky; professional stints in the CFL and AFL. Now a creator and community-builder in Los Angeles.
Follow Me — Scotty Franchyze
I am not Scott Mitchell the quarterback. I’m Scott Mitchell — aka Scotty Franchyze — the wide receiver. From making plays on the field to stepping up at Runyon Canyon, the through-line is the same: show up and finish.
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