1. Malcolm Jarod Mitchell was born on July 20,1993 and is an American author, poet, and former professional football player.
25 Facts About Malcolm Mitchell
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Malcolm Mitchell played as a wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
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Malcolm Mitchell was selected by New England in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft.
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Malcolm Mitchell won an NFL title with the Patriots, winning Super Bowl LI.
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In 2011, as a true freshman, Malcolm Mitchell was a Freshman All-Southeastern Conference.
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Malcolm Mitchell caught 45 receptions for 665 yards with a long of 71 yards and four touchdowns.
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Malcolm Mitchell missed three games with a hamstring injury, but still finished fourth in the SEC in receiving yards per game.
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Malcolm Mitchell was the recipient of the Charley Trippi Most Versatile Player award.
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Malcolm Mitchell practiced at cornerback and spent time there throughout spring practice as well.
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In 2013, Malcolm Mitchell redshirted after tearing his ACL in Georgia's first game of the season against Clemson.
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In 2014, Malcolm Mitchell played in 8 games, making only 3 starts and caught 31 passes for 248 yards; he won the team's Comeback Player of the Year award.
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In 2015, as a redshirt senior, Malcolm Mitchell started all 13 games and was named an offensive captain.
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Malcolm Mitchell was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft.
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Head coach Bill Belichick named Malcolm Mitchell the starting wide receiver, alongside veteran Julian Edelman.
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Malcolm Mitchell made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the Patriots' season-opener against the Arizona Cardinals and caught two passes for 33 yards from Jimmy Garoppolo.
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On November 20,2016, Malcolm Mitchell caught his first career touchdown reception from Tom Brady, a 56-yard score in a victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
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Malcolm Mitchell finished the game with four catches for 98 yards, and one touchdown.
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Malcolm Mitchell finished his rookie season with 32 receptions for 401 yards and four touchdowns in 14 games and six starts.
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On February 5,2017, Malcolm Mitchell was part of the Patriots team that won Super Bowl LI.
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Malcolm Mitchell caught all five targets from Brady in the pivotal fourth quarter, and converted four of those five receptions into first downs.
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On September 7,2017, Malcolm Mitchell was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
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On March 23,2019, Malcolm Mitchell announced his retirement, citing continued knee issues.
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Malcolm Mitchell was not a strong reader when he began college, then reading only at a middle school level, but grew to love reading; even joining a women's reading club and promoting literacy among youth.
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Malcolm Mitchell is more proud of his reading accomplishments than of making the Super Bowl.
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In 2016, Malcolm Mitchell released his first book, The Magician's Hat.