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|Birthplace=[[Los Banos, CA]]
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|College=[[University of Oklahoma|Oklahoma]]
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|CBS=416995}}'''Lance Mitchell''' (born [[October 9]], [[1981]]) is an [[National Football League|NFL]] [[linebacker]] with the [[Arizona Cardinals]].
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* [[Arizona Cardinals]] (2005 - 2006)
* Orlando Predators (2007)
* [[Arizona Rattlers]] (2008)
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* 2x California State champion (2000 - 2001)
* 2x JuCo Gridwire National champion
* JuCo All-American (2001)
* Second-team All-American (''[[CNN Sports Illustrated|CNNSI]]'') (2002)
* First-team All-[[Big 12 Conference]] (2002)
* Big Twelve Newcomer of the Year honors (2002)
* Consensus First-team All-Big Twelve Conference (2004)
* AFL All-Rookie ([[2007 Arena Football League season|2007]])
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'''Lance Robert Mitchell''' (born October 9, 1981 in [[Los Banos]], [[California]]) is an [[American football]] player who is currently a [[free agent]] in both the [[Arena Football League]] as a [[Fullback (American football)|Fullback]] / [[Linebacker]] and the [[National Football League]] as a Linebacker. He was originally drafted in the fifth round of the [[2005 NFL Draft]] by the [[Arizona Cardinals]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Oklahoma Sooners football|Oklahoma]].


In his career, Mitchell has also played for the [[Orlando Predators]], and [[Arizona Rattlers]].
==High School Years==
Lance Mitchell attended [[Los Banos High School]] ([[Los Banos, California]]), Lance Mitchell was a three-year starter and an All-State selection at both linebacker and tailback. As a high school senior, playing runningback, he averaged 9.6 yards per carry, rushed for more than 3,000 yards, and scored 36 touchdowns.However his lack luster skill, gave him a early exit from the NFL.


==Junior College Years==
==High school career==
Mitchell attended [[Los Banos High School]], where he was a three-year starter and an All-State selection at both linebacker and [[Running back (American football)|Running back]]. As a [[Twelfth grade|senior]], he averaged 9.6 yards-per-carry, rushed for more than 3,000 yards, and scored 36 [[touchdown]]s. His best game as a running back was 12 attempt, 250 yard performance, including six touchdowns.<ref name="bio">{{cite web |url=http://www.orlandopredators.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=21526&SPID=1739&QUERY_TEAM_ID=3640&DB_OEM_ID=3700&ATCLID=791578 |title=Lance Mitchel |work=OrlandoPredators.com |publisher=[[Orlando Predators]] |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref>
Mitchell attended San Francisco City College for two years and led his team to a 24-0 record, two California tate championships, and two JC Gridwire national championships. As a sophomore, he garnered All-American honors and posted five sacks, one interception, and 80 tackles.However his lack luster skill, gave him a early exit from the NFL.


==College career==
==National Football League Combine==
Mitchell originally signed with the [[University of Florida]], but the [[SEC]] ruled him ineligible because an issue with his high school transcript. While in college, he majored in [[Sociology]].<ref name="bio" />
Mitchell turned in a good combine. He weighed in at 247 pounds and his height was 6feet, 2 inches. He ran a 4.77 40 yard dash and showed his superb strength by benchpressing 400 pounds and power-cleaned 343 pounds.

===S.F. City College===
Mitchell attended [[San Francisco City College]] for two years and helped lead his team to a 24-0 record, two California state championships, and two JuCo Gridwire national championships. As a sophomore, he earned All-American honors and recorded five sacks, one [[interception]], and 80 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]].

===Oklahoma===
In [[2002 NCAA Division I-A football season|2002]], Mitchell transferred to the University of Oklahoma where he played his final three college seasons.

In his first season at Oklahoma, Mitchell started every game at middle linebacker. He led the team with 124 tackles (87 solos), four sacks, 20 tackles-for-losses, six passes defenses and four forced [[fumble]]s. He earned Second-team All-American (''[[CNN Sports Illustrated|CNNSI]]''), First-team All-[[Big 12 Conference]], and Big Twelve Newcomer of the Year honors.

In [[2003 NCAA Division I-A football season|2003]], Mitchell was off to a strong start, recording 17 tackles (13 solos) with two tackles-for-losses in the first two games. However, his season came to an early end after he tore the [[Anterior Cruciate Ligament|ACL]] in his left knee against [[Fresno State Bulldogs football|Fresno State]].

As a senior in [[2004 NCAA Division I-A football season|2004]], Mitchell finished second on the team with 78 tackles (45 solo), two sacks, ten tackles-for-losses, four [[quarterback]] pressures, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and five passes defensed. For his performance, he earned consensus All-Big 12 Conference first-team honors.

===Oklahoma career summary===
In 29 games at Oklahoma, Mitchell recorded 219 tackles (145 solos) with six sacks, 32 tackles-for-losses, two fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles and eleven passes defensed. Despite playing just a little over two seasons at Oklahoma, his 32 tackles-for-losses rank fifth among Sooner linebackers in a career.

==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
Mitchell was invited, and attended the 2005 [[NFL Scouting Combine|NFL Combine]]. He was rated the 7th best Inside Linebacker out of 57, and was projected to be selected in the third to fourth rounds of the draft.<ref name="Draft">{{cite web |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=54534&draftyear=2005&genpos=ILB |title=Lance Mitchell, DS #7 ILB, Oklahoma |work=NFLDraftScout.com |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref>

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| colspan="10" align="center" | ''Pre-draft measureables''
|-
![[Height|Ht.]]
![[Weight (disambiguation)|Wt.]]
![[40 yard dash|40 yd.]]
![[20 yard shuttle|20 Shut.]]
![[3 cone drill|3-cone]]
![[Vertical jump|Vertical Jump]]
![[Bench Press|Bench Reps.]]
![[Standing long jump|Broad Jump]]
|-
| ALIGN="center" |*6'2"
| ALIGN="center" |*247 lb.
| ALIGN="center" |*4.85
| ALIGN="center" |*4.41
| ALIGN="center" |*7.49
| ALIGN="center" |*33 1/2"
| ALIGN="center" |*15
| ALIGN="center" |*X"
|}(''* represents [[NFL Combine]]'')<ref name="Draft" />

===National Football League (2005 - 2006)===
Mitchell was selected in the [[2005 NFL Draft#Round five|fifth round (168<sup>th</sup> overall)]] of the [[2005 NFL Draft]] by the [[Arizona Cardinals]]. As a [[rookie]], he played in 12 games, recording eight tackles on defense, along with 14 special teams tackles. In [[2006 Arizona Cardinals season|2006]], he appeared in two preseason games for the Cardinals, however, he suffered an injury, and on September 5 was placed him on [[Injured Reserve]]. Then, just three days later, he and the Cardinals agreed on an injury settlement and he was released by the team.<ref name="Draft" />

===Arena Football League (2007 - present)===
On January 25, 2007, Mitchell signed with the [[Orlando Predators]] of the [[Arena Football League]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&type=old&team=13 |title=Orlando Predators Historical Team Transactions |work=ArenaFan.com |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> For his rookie [[2007 Orlando Predators season|season]], he started all 15 games in played in at linebacker. For the season he finished seventh on the team with 18.5 tackles, second on the team with 3.5 tackles-for-losses, and third on the team with two sacks. His performance for the season earned him AFL All-Rookie honors.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=7807 |title=2007 All-Rookie Team |work=ArenaFan.com |date=2007-06-27 |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> However, he was not re-signed by the Predators and became a [[free agent]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=7989 |title=2008 free agency begins today |work=ArenaFan.com |date=2007-10-29 |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref>

On November 19, 2007, Mitchell signed with the [[Arizona Rattlers]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&type=old&team=21 |title=Arizona Rattlers Historical Team Transactions |work=ArenaFan.com |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> Then on February 6, 2008, he refused to report to camp with the Rattlers.<ref name="RtR">{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&team=21 |title=Arizona Rattlers Team Transactions |work=ArenaFan.com |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> In turn, on September 10, he was waived by the Rattlers.<ref name="RtR" />

==Notes==
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==External links==
* [http://www.orlandopredators.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=21526&SPID=1739&QUERY_TEAM_ID=3640&DB_OEM_ID=3700&ATCLID=791578 Orlando Predators bio]
* [http://www.azrattlers.com/team/roster/index.html?player_id=77 Arizona Rattlers bio]
* [http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7344 Arizona Cardinals profile] at [[Yahoo!]]


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Revision as of 22:06, 1 December 2008

Lance Mitchell
Career information
College:Oklahoma
NFL draft:2005 / Round: 5 / Pick: 138
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • 2x California State champion (2000 - 2001)
  • 2x JuCo Gridwire National champion
  • JuCo All-American (2001)
  • Second-team All-American (CNNSI) (2002)
  • First-team All-Big 12 Conference (2002)
  • Big Twelve Newcomer of the Year honors (2002)
  • Consensus First-team All-Big Twelve Conference (2004)
  • AFL All-Rookie (2007)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2008
Tackles:15
Sacks:2
Interceptions:0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at PFR · ArenaFan.com

Lance Robert Mitchell (born October 9, 1981 in Los Banos, California) is an American football player who is currently a free agent in both the Arena Football League as a Fullback / Linebacker and the National Football League as a Linebacker. He was originally drafted in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at Oklahoma.

In his career, Mitchell has also played for the Orlando Predators, and Arizona Rattlers.

High school career

Mitchell attended Los Banos High School, where he was a three-year starter and an All-State selection at both linebacker and Running back. As a senior, he averaged 9.6 yards-per-carry, rushed for more than 3,000 yards, and scored 36 touchdowns. His best game as a running back was 12 attempt, 250 yard performance, including six touchdowns.[1]

College career

Mitchell originally signed with the University of Florida, but the SEC ruled him ineligible because an issue with his high school transcript. While in college, he majored in Sociology.[1]

S.F. City College

Mitchell attended San Francisco City College for two years and helped lead his team to a 24-0 record, two California state championships, and two JuCo Gridwire national championships. As a sophomore, he earned All-American honors and recorded five sacks, one interception, and 80 tackles.

Oklahoma

In 2002, Mitchell transferred to the University of Oklahoma where he played his final three college seasons.

In his first season at Oklahoma, Mitchell started every game at middle linebacker. He led the team with 124 tackles (87 solos), four sacks, 20 tackles-for-losses, six passes defenses and four forced fumbles. He earned Second-team All-American (CNNSI), First-team All-Big 12 Conference, and Big Twelve Newcomer of the Year honors.

In 2003, Mitchell was off to a strong start, recording 17 tackles (13 solos) with two tackles-for-losses in the first two games. However, his season came to an early end after he tore the ACL in his left knee against Fresno State.

As a senior in 2004, Mitchell finished second on the team with 78 tackles (45 solo), two sacks, ten tackles-for-losses, four quarterback pressures, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and five passes defensed. For his performance, he earned consensus All-Big 12 Conference first-team honors.

Oklahoma career summary

In 29 games at Oklahoma, Mitchell recorded 219 tackles (145 solos) with six sacks, 32 tackles-for-losses, two fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles and eleven passes defensed. Despite playing just a little over two seasons at Oklahoma, his 32 tackles-for-losses rank fifth among Sooner linebackers in a career.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Mitchell was invited, and attended the 2005 NFL Combine. He was rated the 7th best Inside Linebacker out of 57, and was projected to be selected in the third to fourth rounds of the draft.[2]

Pre-draft measureables
Ht. Wt. 40 yd. 20 Shut. 3-cone Vertical Jump Bench Reps. Broad Jump
*6'2" *247 lb. *4.85 *4.41 *7.49 *33 1/2" *15 *X"

(* represents NFL Combine)[2]

National Football League (2005 - 2006)

Mitchell was selected in the fifth round (168th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. As a rookie, he played in 12 games, recording eight tackles on defense, along with 14 special teams tackles. In 2006, he appeared in two preseason games for the Cardinals, however, he suffered an injury, and on September 5 was placed him on Injured Reserve. Then, just three days later, he and the Cardinals agreed on an injury settlement and he was released by the team.[2]

Arena Football League (2007 - present)

On January 25, 2007, Mitchell signed with the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League.[3] For his rookie season, he started all 15 games in played in at linebacker. For the season he finished seventh on the team with 18.5 tackles, second on the team with 3.5 tackles-for-losses, and third on the team with two sacks. His performance for the season earned him AFL All-Rookie honors.[4] However, he was not re-signed by the Predators and became a free agent.[5]

On November 19, 2007, Mitchell signed with the Arizona Rattlers.[6] Then on February 6, 2008, he refused to report to camp with the Rattlers.[7] In turn, on September 10, he was waived by the Rattlers.[7]

Notes

  1. ^ a b "Lance Mitchel". OrlandoPredators.com. Orlando Predators. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  2. ^ a b c "Lance Mitchell, DS #7 ILB, Oklahoma". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  3. ^ "Orlando Predators Historical Team Transactions". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  4. ^ "2007 All-Rookie Team". ArenaFan.com. 2007-06-27. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  5. ^ "2008 free agency begins today". ArenaFan.com. 2007-10-29. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  6. ^ "Arizona Rattlers Historical Team Transactions". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  7. ^ a b "Arizona Rattlers Team Transactions". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.

External links

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