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
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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| Positions | Offensive tackle, defensive end | ||||||||
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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 27th overall in the first round of the 1981 NFL draft, and played professionally for the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons of the NFL.[1][2]
