Tevin Mitchel
| No. 27 – Indianapolis Colts | |
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| Position: | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 3, 1992 Mansfield, Texas |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Arkansas |
| NFL draft: | 2015 / round: 6 / pick: 182 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Practice squad |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Tevin Mitchel (born August 3, 1992) is an American football cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at the University of Arkansas.
Professional career
Washington Redskins
In the 2015 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins had three picks in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. The Redskins drafted Mitchel with their second sixth round pick.[2] He would join his college teammate, linebacker Martrell Spaight, who was drafted earlier in the fifth round.[3] He signed a four-year, $2.4 million contract on May 11, 2015.[4][5] After tearing the labrum in his left shoulder, the Redskins waived/injured him on August 5, 2015.[6][7]
Indianapolis Colts
A day after being waived/injured by the Redskins, Mitchel was claimed by the Indianapolis Colts on August 6, 2015.[8]
On September 3, 2016, Mitchel was placed on injured reserve.[9] On September 9th, he was released from the Colts' injured reserve with an injury settlement. He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 1, 2016.[10]
Personal
Mitchel's father, Eric, is a retired quarterback that was drafted by New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft.[3] Mitchel has two children, a boy and girl, with his fiancé, Angel Palacios.
References
- ^ http://www.hogshaven.com/2015/5/19/8625857/redskins-2015-draft-class-predictions-tevin-mitchel
- ^ Czarda, Stephen (May 2, 2015). "Redskins Add Three In Sixth Round Of Draft". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
- ^ a b Kring-Schreifels, Jake (May 7, 2015). "Mitchel's Transition Aided By Father, Teammate". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
- ^ "Nine Redskins Draft Picks Agree To Terms". Redskins.com. May 11, 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
- ^ Jones, Mike (May 8, 2015). "Redskins agree to terms with draft picks Mitchel, Reiter". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
- ^ Keim, John (August 3, 2015). "Redskins rookie CB Tevin Mitchel likely out for season". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2015-08-05.
- ^ Walker, Andrew (August 5, 2015). "Redskins Sign Cornerbacks McCann, Hoskey". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2015-08-05.
- ^ Jones, Mike (August 6, 2015). "Colts claim injured Redskins draft pick Tevin Mitchel". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2015-08-06.
- ^ Bowen, Kevin. "Colts Make Final Cuts, Assemble 53-Man Roster". Colts.com.
- ^ "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves". November 1, 2016.