Alvin Mitchell (defensive back) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | October 18, 1943 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
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| High school: | Simon Gratz (Philadelphia) |
| College: | Morgan State (1964–1967) |
| NFL Draft: | 1968 / Round: 10 / Pick: 267 |
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Alvin Eugene Mitchell is a former American football player. He was a defensive back, which is a player who tries to stop the other team from scoring. Alvin Mitchell played for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos. The Browns chose him in the 1968 NFL draft after he played college football at Morgan State University.
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About Alvin Mitchell
Alvin Eugene Mitchell was born on October 18, 1943. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When he was in high school, he went to Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia.
College Football Career
Alvin Mitchell played college football for the Morgan State Bears. He played for four years, from 1964 to 1967. During his time there, he was a letterman. This means he earned a special award for playing well in a sport.
Playing in the NFL
Alvin Mitchell started his professional football career in 1968. He was chosen by the Cleveland Browns in the NFL draft. The draft is when NFL teams pick new players from colleges. He was the 267th player picked overall.
Time with the Cleveland Browns
In his first year, 1968, Alvin Mitchell played in 12 games for the Browns. He also played in two playoff games that season. Playoff games are important games that happen after the regular season. In 1969, he played in all 14 games for the Browns. He also played in two more playoff games that year.
Moving to Other Teams
In 1970, Alvin Mitchell was traded to the Buffalo Bills. A trade means one team sends a player to another team. After a short time, the Bills decided not to keep him.
Then, the Denver Broncos picked him up. This means they added him to their team. He played in two games for the Broncos in 1970. He even started one of those games.
