Leonard Mitchell
American football player (born 1958)
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Leonard Boyd Mitchell (born October 12, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1980s.
PositionsOffensive tackle
Defensive end
Defensive end
BornOctober 12, 1958
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight290 lb (132 kg)
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| Born | October 12, 1958 Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 290 lb (132 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Washington (TX) | ||||||||
| College | Houston | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1981: 1st round, 27th overall pick | ||||||||
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Career
He played college football for the Houston Cougars, and earned All-American honors. Mitchell was selected in the first round of the 1981 NFL draft, and played professionally for the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. [1]
