Arnold Mickens

Arnold Lee Mickens Jr. (October 12, 1972 – January 18, 2022) was an American professional football running back who played one season with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Indiana University Bloomington and Butler University.

Early life Arnold Lee Mickens Jr. was born on October 12, 1972, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis.

College career Mickens was a member of the Indiana Hoosiers of the Indiana University Bloomington from 1991 to 1993 and a two-year letterman from 1992 to 1993. He rushed for over 200 yards in an NCAA Division I-AA record eight straight games in 1994 as well. He majored in public and corporate communications at Butler. He was inducted into Butler's athletics hall of fame in 2009.

He was a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.

Professional career After going undrafted in the 1996 NFL draft, Mickens signed with the Indianapolis Colts on April 26. Mickens was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on July 18, 1997, after failing a physical. He was later waived on March 11, 1998.

Personal life Mickens later worked as a counselor in the Indianapolis Public Schools system. He died on January 18, 2022, in Indianapolis at the age of 49.