Mike Sutton

Michael Dewayne Sutton (born April 25, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers. Sutton began his career with the Tennessee Oilers of the NFL in 1998 and later played in NFL Europe, XFL and the Arena Football League (AFL). He was a two-time All-NFL Europe honoree.

Early life and college Born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Sutton graduated from Salmen High School in Slidell, Louisiana. On September 5, 1999, the Titans placed Sutton on injured reserve.

In 2000, Sutton signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars and played in 10 games for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe during the spring. He had 39 tackles, nine sacks, a forced fumble, and three passes defended for the Fire and was on the 2000 All-NFL Europe team.

Sutton started two games for the Memphis Maniax of the newly created XFL in 2001, starting two games with three tackles. Later in 2001, he played for the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League.

In 2002, Sutton returned to NFL Europe and started 10 games for the Amsterdam Admirals. With 29 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles, seven passes defended, and an interception returned for a touchdown, he made his second All-NFL Europe team.

Sutton played in three games for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League in 2003, making five tackles and two passes defended in three games.

From 2004 to 2008, Sutton played in the Arena Football League.