Mel Mitchell facts for kids
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| Position: | Safety | ||
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| Born: | February 10, 1979 Rockledge, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Rockledge | ||
| College: | Western Kentucky | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 5 / Pick: 150 | ||
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Mel Mitchell III, born on February 10, 1979, is a former American football player. He played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). A safety is a defensive player who helps stop big plays and covers receivers.
Mel Mitchell played college football for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. He was chosen by the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 NFL draft. Later in his career, he also played for the New England Patriots.
Mel Mitchell's Football Journey
Playing College Football
Mel Mitchell was a star player at Western Kentucky University. He started every game during his college career, playing in 36 matches. During his time there, he made 288 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's players many times.
He also caught seven interceptions, taking the ball away from the other team. Mitchell helped his team by defending against 21 passes. He even returned 20 kickoffs, running the ball back after the other team kicked it. He studied physical education while in college.
Life in the NFL
After college, Mel Mitchell was drafted into the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the biggest professional football league in the United States. He was picked by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2002 draft.
He played for the Saints from 2002 to 2005. After that, he joined the New England Patriots. He played for the Patriots during the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Throughout his NFL career, he made 57 total tackles.
