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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||
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| Born: | October 21, 1984 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 249 lb (113 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Lake Taylor (Norfolk) | ||||||||||
| College: | Tennessee (2002–2006) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2007 / Round: 7 / Pick: 220 | ||||||||||
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Marvin Mitchell (born October 21, 1984) is a former American professional football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Mitchell played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was chosen by the New Orleans Saints in the 2007 NFL draft. Mitchell also played for the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings.
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Early Life and Sports
Marvin Mitchell grew up in Norfolk, Virginia. He went to Lake Taylor High School there. In high school, he was a great athlete. He was chosen as an all-district player for both offense and defense in football. He played tight end on offense.
Besides football, Mitchell also played basketball. He was also part of the track team. He even competed in shot put, which is a throwing event.
College Football Career
Mitchell attended the University of Tennessee. He played for the school's football team, the Tennessee Volunteers. He was supposed to take a year off from playing as a freshman. However, he ended up playing because other players were injured.
Mitchell missed the entire 2004 football season. This was due to an injury he got while practicing. The injury happened during preparations for the Peach Bowl game the year before.
Professional Football Journey
Marvin Mitchell began his professional career in 2007. He was picked by the New Orleans Saints in the NFL draft. He was the 220th player chosen overall.
Playing for the New Orleans Saints
After being drafted, Mitchell signed a three-year contract with the Saints. He started on the team's practice squad. A practice squad is where players train with the team but are not on the main roster.
Mitchell made his first NFL appearance on October 7, 2007. This happened because another player, Scott Fujita, was injured. Mitchell played for the Saints until the end of the 2010 season. He was part of the team that won Super Bowl XLIV in 2010.
Time with the Miami Dolphins
Mitchell joined the Miami Dolphins on August 15, 2011. During his time with the Dolphins, he made his first NFL interception. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. This happened in the last game of the 2011 season against the New York Jets.
Joining the Minnesota Vikings
Mitchell signed with the Minnesota Vikings on April 10, 2012. He played for the Vikings for two seasons. In the 2013 season, he started ten games. He also made 42 tackles that year. A tackle is when a defensive player stops an offensive player who has the ball.
NFL Career Highlights
Marvin Mitchell played in the NFL for seven seasons. He played in 98 regular season games. He made a total of 170 tackles during his career. He also had one sack, which is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback. Mitchell also forced four fumbles and recovered four fumbles. He had one interception during his career.
