Marvin Mitchell

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Marvin Mitchell
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1984-10-21) October 21, 1984 (age 40)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:249 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school: Lake Taylor (Norfolk, Virginia)
College: Tennessee (2002–2006)
NFL draft: 2007  / round: 7 / pick: 220
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:170
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:4
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marvin Mitchell (born October 21, 1984) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at Tennessee. Mitchell also played for the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings.

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Early life

Mitchell attended Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Virginia, [1] where he was an all-district selection on both sides of the ball, playing tight end on offense. [2] He also played basketball, ran track and threw shot put. [2]

College career

Mitchell attended the University of Tennessee, where he played on the school's football team. [3] Though scheduled to redshirt his freshman year, Mitchell played due to injuries to other players. [4] Mitchell missed the 2004 season stemming from an injury suffered while practicing for the Peach Bowl the previous year. [5]

On May 1, 2006, Mitchell was arrested in Knoxville, Tennessee, and charged with disorderly conduct. [6] [7] He was suspended indefinitely from the team, but allowed to return after reaching an agreement with prosecutors. [4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		249 lb
(113 kg)		4.87 s1.62 s2.84 s4.25 s7.12 s32 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)
All values from NFL Combine

New Orleans Saints

After being selected in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft with the 220th overall pick, [8] Mitchell was signed to a three-year contract on June 18, 2007, and was assigned to the practice squad. [9] Due to an injury to Scott Fujita, [10] [11] Mitchell was brought up from the practice squad and made his NFL debut on October 7, 2007, against the Carolina Panthers. [12] [13] [14] [15]

Miami Dolphins

Mitchell signed with the Miami Dolphins on August 15, 2011. [16] He recorded his first NFL interception in Week 17 against the New York Jets. [17]

Minnesota Vikings

Mitchell signed with the Minnesota Vikings on April 10, 2012. [18] He started ten games for the Vikings and had 42 total tackles in the 2013 season. [19]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2007 NOR 1008800.00000000000
2008 NOR 15010820.00000000100
2009 NOR 142272340.01000000000
2010 NOR 1604333100.03000022220
2011 MIA 160302551.0115505521000
2012 MIN 11110910.00000001000
2013 MIN 16104219230.03000010100
Career 9813170125451.0815505554420

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2009 NOR 315320.00000000000
2010 NOR 110000.00000000000
2012 MIN 100000.00000000000
Career 525320.00000000000

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Marvin Mitchell". New Orleans Saints. Archived from the original on October 19, 2007. Retrieved October 21, 2007.
  3. ↑ Yellin, Jason (August 15, 2011). "Former Vol Star Marvin Mitchell Signs With Dolphins". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Marvin Mitchell - NFL Draft Tracker", ESPN.com , retrieved October 21, 2007
  5. ↑ "Tennessee LB Mitchell out for year". Gadsden Times. Associated Press. August 26, 2004. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  6. ↑ Anderson, Reggie (May 3, 2006). "Fulmer Blasts Team After Player's Arrest". WLTX.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
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  15. ↑ Triplett, Mike (January 1, 2011). "New Orleans Saints' Jeff Charleston, Marvin Mitchell know, embrace roles". NOLA.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
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  17. ↑ "New York Jets at Miami Dolphins - January 1st, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
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  19. ↑ "Marvin Mitchell 2013 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
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