Charles Mitchell (American football)

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Charles Mitchell
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Mitchell with the Atlanta Falcons in 2013
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Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1989-09-13) September 13, 1989 (age 35)
Lyon, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Clarksdale
(Clarksdale, Mississippi)
College: Mississippi State
NFL draft: 2012  / round: 6 / pick: 192
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Charles D. Mitchell (born September 13, 1989) [1] is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round, 192nd overall, in the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at Mississippi State.

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Early life

Mitchell played high school football at Clarksdale High School in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He recorded 78 tackles, including four sacks, and two interceptions his senior year, earning Gatorade Player of the Year honors for the state of Mississippi. [2]

College career

Mitchell played for the Mississippi State Bulldogs from 2008 to 2011. [2] He played in 50 games during his college career, totaling 161 solo tackles, 122 assisted tackles, four interceptions (one of which was returned for a touchdown), five pass breakups, one sack, and one forced fumble. [3]

Professional career

Mitchell was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round, 192nd overall, in the 2012 NFL draft. [4] He officially signed with the team on May 14, 2012. He played in ten games for the Falcons in 2012, recording one solo tackle and one assisted tackle. Mitchell was waived on August 30, 2013. [5]

Mitchell signed a reserve/future contract with the Denver Broncos on January 22, 2014. He was waived on May 12, 2014 and re-signed by the Broncos on May 19, 2014. Mitchell was waived again on August 25, 2014. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Scout.com: Charles Mitchell Profile" . Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Charles Mitchell". hailstate.com. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Charles Mitchell". sports-reference.com. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  4. ↑ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  5. 1 2 "Charles Mitchell". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
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