Alvin Mitchell (running back) facts for kids
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||
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| Born: | August 20, 1964 Venice, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Venice (Venice, Florida) | ||||
| College: | Auburn (1985–1988) | ||||
| Undrafted: | 1989 | ||||
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Alvin Jerome Mitchell is a former American football player. He was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for one season. Before that, he played college football at Auburn University. He was born on August 20, 1964.
About Alvin Mitchell
Early Life and College Days
Alvin Mitchell grew up in Venice, Florida. He went to Venice High School there. After high school, he played college football for the Auburn Tigers. He was a linebacker for Auburn. He made 121 tackles during his college career. He played for four years, from 1985 to 1988.
Playing in the NFL
In 1989, Alvin Mitchell joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He signed as a fullback on May 1. For the first eleven games of the 1989 season, he was on the team's practice squad. A practice squad is where players train with the team but are not yet on the main roster.
Later that season, he was moved to the active roster. This meant he could play in official games. He played in the final five games of the season. During this time, he caught one pass for 11 yards. The Buccaneers released him on August 20, 1990.
Life After Football
After his football career, Alvin Mitchell has worked in different roles. He has been a minister. He has also worked as a policeman.
