Mel Mitchell

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Mel Mitchell
Free AgentNo. --
Safety
Date of birth: February 10, 1979 (1979-02-10) (age 29)
Place of birth: Rockledge, Florida
Height:ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 225 lb (102 kg)
National Football League debut
2002 for the New Orleans Saints
Career history
College: Western Kentucky
NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 5 / Pick: 150
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Career highlights and awards
  • No notable achievements
Stats at NFL.com

Mel Mitchell III (born February 10, 1979 in Rockledge, Florida) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Western Kentucky.

[edit] 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.