Shirdonya Mitchell
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| Shirdonya Mitchell | |
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| Date of birth | May 16, 1982 (age 24) |
| Place of birth |  Dallas, Texas |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.8 m) |
| Weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| College | Missouri |
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| 2005-present | Miami Dolphins |
Shirdonya Chablis Mitchell (born May 16, 1982) is an American football cornerback who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He played collegiately at Missouri.
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[edit] High school career
Mitchell attended Sam Houston High School in Arlington, Texas, where he was a first-team 5A All-State selection as a wide receiver. He also lettered in basketball and track.
[edit] College career
After being redshirted in 2000, Mitchell was a four-year letterman at Missouri from 2001 to 2004. He played wide receiver his first two years with the Tigers before being moved to cornerback for his junior season of 2003. He totaled eight receptions for 53 yards over his first two seasons. In his two years as a cornerback, he registered 57 tackles, five interceptions, 10 pass breakups and a forced fumble. As a senior, he notched 39 tackles and a team-high four interceptions.
Mitchell also served as a return man throughout his career. He averaged 22.9 on 49 kickoffs returns, including a 24.1-yard norm as both a sophomore and junior. He also fielded three punts for a 7.7-yard average in his career. He played in the Gridiron Classic All-Star Game following his senior season.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] 2005
Upon the conclusion of his collegiate career, Mitchell was not invited to the NFL Combine. On March 10, 2005 Mitchell reportedly pulled up with a sprained knee during his Pro Day. Further tests revealed he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament. He had previously run the 40-yard dash in 4.29 and 4.34 times.
Due to the injury and the long rehabilitation process that follows, Mitchell was not selected in the 2005 NFL Draft. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on April 26. He spent the entire season on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury List recovering from his injury.
[edit] 2006
Mitchell was able to participate in training camp in 2006, but was waived prior to the regular season on September 2. He spent the team's first 15 games of the regular season on the practice squad. On December 27, Mitchell was promoted to the active roster when cornerbacks Andre' Goodman and Eddie Jackson were placed on Injured Reserve. He appeared in the season finale against the Indianapolis Colts, registering one tackle.
[edit] 2007
On February 24, 2007 Mitchell was assigned to the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europa, with whom he will play in the spring.
