Earl Mitchell

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Earl Mitchell
Earl Mitchell 2012.JPG
Mitchell with the Houston Texans in 2012
No. 92, 90, 93
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1987-09-25) September 25, 1987 (age 37)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school: North Shore (Houston)
College: Arizona (2006–2009)
NFL draft: 2010  / round: 3 / pick: 81
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:267
Sacks:6.5
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:3
Pass deflections:9
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Earl Mitchell (born September 25, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats.

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College career

Mitchell attended the University of Arizona from 2006 to 2009.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Mitchell was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round (81st overall) of the 2010 NFL draft. [1] [2]

Miami Dolphins

On March 11, 2014, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins to a four-year, $16 million contract including $9 million guaranteed. [3]

On September 13, 2016, Mitchell was placed on injured reserve. [4] He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on November 10, 2016, prior to Week 10. [5]

On February 17, 2017, Mitchell was released by the Dolphins. [6]

San Francisco 49ers (first stint)

On February 24, 2017, Mitchell signed a four-year, $16 million contract with the San Francisco 49ers. [7] In his first season in San Francisco, Mitchell started all 16 games, recording 33 combined tackles, one sack, and a career-high four passes defensed.

On January 23, 2019, the 49ers declined the two-year option on Mitchell's contract, making him a free agent in 2019. [8]

Seattle Seahawks

On July 24, 2019, Mitchell was signed by the Seattle Seahawks. [9] He was released on August 31, 2019. [10]

On November 7, 2019, Mitchell announced his retirement from the NFL. [11]

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

On January 1, 2020, Mitchell came out of retirement and signed with the 49ers. [12] Mitchell reached Super Bowl LIV with 49ers, but lost 31–20 to the Kansas City Chiefs. Mitchell recorded 1 tackle and 0.5 sacks in the Super Bowl.

NFL statistics

YearTeamGPCOMBTOTALASTSACKFFFRFR YDSINTIR YDSAVG IRLNGTDPD
2010 HOU 152818101.0000000000
2011 HOU 162714131.0000000001
2012 HOU 163119120.0100000003
2013 HOU 164830181.5000000000
2014 MIA 163321112.0000000001
2015 MIA 12221480.0000000000
2016 MIA 9171160.0000000000
2017 SF 163319141.0010000004
2018 SF 142817110.0000000000
Career1302681641046.5110000009

[13]

Personal life

Mitchell was born and raised in Houston, moving around with his mom, who separated from his dad. His grandma sometimes provided a home for him in the Trinity Garden neighborhood, but she died when Mitchell was 14 and Mitchell's dad died during his senior year in college. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ Houston Texans draft Arizona's Earl Mitchell with 81st pick in NFL draft
  2. ↑ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ Dolphins add Albert, Earl Mitchell
  4. ↑ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. Archived from the original on November 18, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  5. ↑ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Activate Mitchell Off Injured Reserve". MiamiDolphins.com. November 10, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. February 16, 2017. Archived from the original on February 17, 2017. Retrieved February 17, 2017.
  7. ↑ Hagemann, Andie. "Earl Mitchell signing with Niners on 4-year, $16M deal". NFL.com. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
  8. ↑ Alper, Josh (January 23, 2019). "Report: 49ers won't pick up Earl Mitchell's option". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  9. ↑ Boyle, John (July 24, 2019). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves Prior To Start Of Training Camp". Seahawks.com.
  10. ↑ Boyle, John (August 31, 2019). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  11. ↑ Williams, Charean (November 7, 2019). "Earl Mitchell announces retirement". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  12. ↑ "49ers Sign DL Earl Mitchell, Waive DB Antone Exum Jr". 49ers.com. January 1, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Earl Mitchell Stats". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  14. ↑ "Grandma's life lessons serve Texans' Mitchell well". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved February 16, 2017.
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