Marvin Mitchell

Marvin Mitchell (born October 21, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft. Mitchell also played for the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings.

Early life Mitchell attended Lake Taylor High School in Norfolk, Virginia, where he was an all-district selection on both sides of the ball, playing tight end on offense. He also played basketball, ran track and threw shot put. Though scheduled to redshirt his freshman year, Mitchell played due to injuries to other players. Mitchell missed the 2004 season stemming from an injury suffered while practicing for the Peach Bowl the previous year.

On May 1, 2006, Mitchell was arrested in Knoxville, Tennessee, and charged with disorderly conduct. He was suspended indefinitely from the team, but allowed to return after reaching an agreement with prosecutors. Mitchell was signed to a three-year contract on June 18, 2007, and was assigned to the practice squad. Due to an injury to Scott Fujita, Mitchell was brought up from the practice squad and made his NFL debut on October 7, 2007, against the Carolina Panthers.

Miami Dolphins Mitchell signed with the Miami Dolphins on August 15, 2011. He recorded his first NFL interception in Week 17 against the New York Jets.

Minnesota Vikings Mitchell signed with the Minnesota Vikings on April 10, 2012. He started ten games for the Vikings and had 42 total tackles in the 2013 season.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD 2007 NOR 10 0 8 8 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 NOR 15 0 10 8 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2009 NOR 14 2 27 23 4 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 NOR 16 0 43 33 10 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 2 0 2011 MIA 16 0 30 25 5 1.0 1 1 55 0 55 2 1 0 0 0 2012 MIN 11 1 10 9 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2013 MIN 16 10 42 19 23 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 Career 98 13 170 125 45 1.0 8 1 55 0 55 5 4 4 2 0

Playoffs Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD 2009 NOR 3 1 5 3 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 NOR 1 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 MIN 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 5 2 5 3 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0