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 (FL) | ||
| College: | Western Kentucky | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 5 / Pick: 150 | ||
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Mel Mitchell III was born on February 10, 1979. He is a former American football player. Mel played as a safety. In football, a safety is a defensive player. Their main job is to help stop the opposing team from scoring.
Mel was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2002. This means the Saints picked him to join their team after he finished college. He played college football at Western Kentucky University. Later in his career, Mel also played for the New England Patriots.
Playing College Football
Mel Mitchell played college football at Western Kentucky University. He was a starter in all 36 games during his time there. As a college player, he made 288 tackles. A tackle is when a defensive player brings down an offensive player.
He also had seven interceptions. An interception happens when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. Mel also helped stop 21 passes from being completed. He even returned 20 kickoffs for his team. While in college, Mel studied physical education.
