Charles Mitchell (American football)
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Lyon, Mississippi, U.S.
_2013.jpg) Mitchell with the Atlanta Falcons in 2013 | |||||
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| Position | Safety | ||||
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| Born | September 13, 1989 Lyon, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Clarksdale (Clarksdale, Mississippi) | ||||
| College | Mississippi State | ||||
| NFL draft | 2012: 6th round, 192nd overall pick | ||||
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Charles D. Mitchell (born September 13, 1989)[1] is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round, 192nd overall, in the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at Mississippi State.
Mitchell played high school football at Clarksdale High School in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He recorded 78 tackles, including four sacks, and two interceptions his senior year, earning Gatorade Player of the Year honors for the state of Mississippi.[2]
College career
Mitchell played for the Mississippi State Bulldogs from 2008 to 2011.[2] He played in 50 games during his college career, totaling 161 solo tackles, 122 assisted tackles, four interceptions (one of which was returned for a touchdown), five pass breakups, one sack, and one forced fumble.[3]