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 | ||||
| Undrafted: | 1989 | ||||
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Alvin Jerome Mitchell was born on August 20, 1964. He is a former American football player. He played as a fullback for one season. This was with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers team. The Buccaneers are part of the National Football League (NFL).
Alvin Mitchell also played college football at Auburn University. He went to Venice High School in Venice, Florida.
Alvin Mitchell's College Football Journey
Alvin Mitchell played college football for the Auburn Tigers. He played as a linebacker. A linebacker is a defensive player. Their job is to stop the other team from scoring. Mitchell made 121 tackles during his college career. A tackle is when a player stops an opponent with the ball.
Playing in the NFL: Professional Career
Alvin Mitchell joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a fullback. This happened on May 1, 1989. A fullback is an offensive player. They help block for the runner. They can also catch passes.
For the first eleven games of the 1989 NFL season, Mitchell was on the practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players. They train with the team but do not play in games. They can be called up to the main team.
Mitchell was then moved to the active roster. This means he could play in real games. He played in the final five games of that season. The Buccaneers released him from the team on August 20, 1990.
Life After Football
After his football career, Alvin Mitchell chose different paths. He has worked as a minister. He has also worked as a policeman.
