Lance Robert Mitchell was born on October 9,1981 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.
13 Facts About Lance Mitchell
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Lance Mitchell played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and was selected by the Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft.
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Lance Mitchell attended Los Banos High School, where he was a three-year starter and an All-State selection at both linebacker and Running back.
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Lance Mitchell originally signed with the University of Florida, but the Southeastern Conference ruled him ineligible because an issue with his high school transcript.
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In 2002, Lance Mitchell transferred to the University of Oklahoma, where he played his final three college seasons.
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Lance Mitchell led the team with 124 tackles, four sacks, 20 tackles-for-losses, six passes defenses and four forced fumbles.
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Lance Mitchell earned Second-team All-American, First-team All-Big 12 Conference, and Big Twelve Newcomer of the Year honors.
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In 2003, Lance Mitchell was off to a strong start, recording 17 tackles with two tackles-for-losses in the first two games.
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In 29 games at Oklahoma, Lance Mitchell recorded 219 tackles with six sacks, 32 tackles-for-losses, two fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles and eleven passes defensed.
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Lance Mitchell was rated the 7th best Inside Linebacker out of 57, and was projected to be selected in the third to fourth rounds of the draft.
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Lance Mitchell was selected in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals.
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On January 25,2007, Lance Mitchell signed with the Orlando Predators of the AFL.
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On November 19,2007, Lance Mitchell signed with the Arizona Rattlers.