Marvin Mitchell

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.

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
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-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 s 1.62 s 2.84 s 4.25 s 7.12 s 32 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
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2007 NOR 10 0 8 8 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 NOR 15 0 10 8 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2009 NOR 14 2 27 23 4 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 NOR 16 0 43 33 10 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 0
2011 MIA 16 0 30 25 5 1.0 1 1 55 0 55 2 1 0 0 0
2012 MIN 11 1 10 9 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2013 MIN 16 10 42 19 23 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
Career 98 13 170 125 45 1.0 8 1 55 0 55 5 4 4 2 0

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2009 NOR 3 1 5 3 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 NOR 1 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 5 2 5 3 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

References

  1. ^ Robinson, Tom (February 3, 2010). "Lake Taylor grad's dream coming true with Saints". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "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.
  7. ^ "Notes: Big East adds Birmingham Bowl to lineup", USA Today, USA Today, May 2, 2006, retrieved October 21, 2007
  8. ^ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  9. ^ "Marvin Mitchell gets 3-year deal". 247Sports. June 19, 2007. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  10. ^ Duncan, Jeff, Saints-Panthers pre-game notes, New Orleans Times-Picayune, retrieved October 21, 2007
  11. ^ First Look: The New Orleans Saints, retrieved October 21, 2007
  12. ^ Kasay kicks Carolina over struggling Saints, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, retrieved October 21, 2007 [dead link‍]
  13. ^ Holder, Larry, Saints notes - Bush rates himself harshly, The Charlotte Observer, archived from the original on October 11, 2007, retrieved October 21, 2007
  14. ^ Robinson, Tom (November 7, 2009). "Marvin Mitchell is a bit player for the Saints (and loving it)". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  15. ^ Triplett, Mike (January 1, 2011). "New Orleans Saints' Jeff Charleston, Marvin Mitchell know, embrace roles". NOLA.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  16. ^ "Dolphins sign ex-Saints special teamer Mitchell". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 15, 2011. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  17. ^ "New York Jets at Miami Dolphins - January 1st, 2012". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  18. ^ Fowler, Jeremy (April 9, 2012). "Vikings sign ex-Dolphins and ex-Saints linebacker Marvin Mitchell". Twin Cities. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  19. ^ "Marvin Mitchell 2013 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.