Mel Mitchell
American football player (born 1979)
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Mel Mitchell III (born February 10, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL draft.[1]
PositionSafety
BornFebruary 10, 1979
Rockledge, Florida, U.S.
Rockledge, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
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| Position | Safety | ||||
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| Born | February 10, 1979 Rockledge, Florida, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Rockledge | ||||
| College | Western Kentucky | ||||
| NFL draft | 2002: 5th round, 150th overall pick | ||||
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Mitchell also played for the New England Patriots.
College career
At Western Kentucky University, Mitchell started all 36 games and totaling 288 tackles, seven interceptions, 1.5 sacks, 21 passes defensed, and returned 20 kickoffs. He majored in physical education.