Mel Mitchell

Mel Mitchell

No. --     Free Agent
Safety
Personal information
Date of birth: February 10, 1979 (1979-02-10) (age 32)
Place of birth: Rockledge, Florida
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	Weight: 225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College: Western Kentucky
NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 5 / Pick: 150
Debuted in 2002 for the New Orleans Saints
Career history
New Orleans Saints (2002–2005) New England Patriots (2006–2007)
Career highlights and awards
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Stats at NFL.com

Mel Mitchell III (born February 10, 1979 in Rockledge, Florida) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Western Kentucky.

Mitchell has also played for the New England Patriots.

College career

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.

External links

• New England Patriots bio

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Name	Mitchell, Mel
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Date of birth	February 10, 1979
Place of birth	Rockledge, Florida
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