Kenny Mixon

Infobox NFLretired


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position=Defensive end
number=79
birthdate=birth date and age|1975|5|31
Sun Valley, California
deathdate=
debutyear=1998
finalyear=2004
draftyear=1998
draftround=2
draftpick=49
college=Louisiana State
teams=
* Miami Dolphins (1998-2001)
* Minnesota Vikings (2002-2004)
stat1label=Tackles
stat1value=302
stat2label=Sacks
stat2value=18.5
stat3label=Interceptions
stat3value=2
nfl=MIX565722

Kenneth Jermaine Mixon (born May 31, 1975 in Sun Valley, California) is a former NFL defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings and the Miami Dolphins.

High school career

Mixon attended Pineville High School in Pineville, Louisiana. While there, he was an All-District selection, the District M.V.P., an All-State pick, and he won Central Louisiana Player of the Year honors. He was also a track and field star, competing in the shot put, and was a hurdler.

College career

Mixon attended Louisiana State University, where he completed his career with 10 sacks, 100 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 forced fumble.

Professional career

Mixon began his career with Miami Dolphins in 1998, being selected in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft, 49th overall. He has played with the Vikings since 2002.

In August 2004, Mixon was suspended by the NFL for two games for violating the league's substance abuse policy after being convicted of DUI. In April 2005, he was released by the Vikings.

References

* [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/12568 Kenny Mixon player page] , NFL.com.
* [http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=1867855 "NFL rejects Mixon's appeal] , "ESPN.com", August 25, 2004.