Mel Mitchell

Mel Mitchell

No. 40, 24
Position	Safety
Personal information
Born	(1979-02-10) February 10, 1979 (age 46) Rockledge, Florida, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school	Rockledge
College	Western Kentucky
NFL draft	2002: 5th round, 150th overall pick
Career history
New Orleans Saints (2002–2005) New England Patriots (2006–2007)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles 57 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mel Mitchell III (born February 10, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL draft. ^[1]

Mitchell also played for the New England Patriots.

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.

References

1. "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.

External links

• New England Patriots bio