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Mel Mitchell

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Mel Mitchell
No. 40, 24
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1979-02-10) February 10, 1979 (age 45)
Rockledge, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Rockledge (FL)
College:Western Kentucky
NFL draft:2002 / round: 5 / pick: 150
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:57
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mel Mitchell III (born February 10, 1979) is a former American football safety. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Western Kentucky.

Mitchell also played for the New England Patriots.

College career

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At Western Kentucky University, Mitchell started all 36 games and totaling 288 tackles, seven interceptions, 1.5 sacks, 21 passes defensed, and returned 20 kickoffs. He majored in physical education.

References

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  1. ^ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
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