Tevin Mitchel

Tevin Mitchel
No. 37 – Oakland Raiders
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1992-08-03) August 3, 1992
Little Rock, AR
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: Mansfield Legacy
(Mansfield, Texas)
College: Arkansas
NFL Draft: 2015 / Round: 6 / Pick: 182
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Injured reserve
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Tevin Mitchel (born August 3, 1992) is an American football cornerback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at the University of Arkansas.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

In the 2015 NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins had three picks in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. The Redskins drafted Mitchel with their second sixth round pick.[2] He would join his college teammate, linebacker Martrell Spaight, who was drafted earlier in the fifth round.[3] He signed a four-year, $2.4 million contract on May 11, 2015.[4][5] After tearing the labrum in his left shoulder, the Redskins waived/injured him on August 5, 2015.[6][7]

Indianapolis Colts

A day after being waived/injured by the Redskins, Mitchel was claimed by the Indianapolis Colts on August 6, 2015.[8]

On September 3, 2016, Mitchel was placed on injured reserve.[9] On September 9, he was released from the Colts' injured reserve with an injury settlement. He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 1, 2016.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Colts on January 2, 2017.[11]

On August 23, 2017, Mitchel was waived/injured by the Colts and placed on injured reserve.[12] He was released on September 26, 2017.

Oakland Raiders

On October 24, 2017, Mitchel was signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Raiders on January 2, 2018.[14] He was waived/injured on August 21, 2018 and was placed on injured reserve.[15]

Personal life

Mitchel's father, Eric, is a retired quarterback that was drafted by New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.hogshaven.com/2015/5/19/8625857/redskins-2015-draft-class-predictions-tevin-mitchel
  2. ↑ Czarda, Stephen (May 2, 2015). "Redskins Add Three In Sixth Round Of Draft". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
  3. 1 2 Kring-Schreifels, Jake (May 7, 2015). "Mitchel's Transition Aided By Father, Teammate". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
  4. ↑ "Nine Redskins Draft Picks Agree To Terms". Redskins.com. May 11, 2015. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
  5. ↑ Jones, Mike (May 8, 2015). "Redskins agree to terms with draft picks Mitchel, Reiter". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
  6. ↑ Keim, John (August 3, 2015). "Redskins rookie CB Tevin Mitchel likely out for season". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2015-08-05.
  7. ↑ Walker, Andrew (August 5, 2015). "Redskins Sign Cornerbacks McCann, Hoskey". Redskins.com. Retrieved 2015-08-05.
  8. ↑ Jones, Mike (August 6, 2015). "Colts claim injured Redskins draft pick Tevin Mitchel". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2015-08-06.
  9. ↑ Bowen, Kevin (September 3, 2016). "Colts Make Final Cuts, Assemble 53-Man Roster". Colts.com.
  10. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts Make Roster Moves". November 1, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts Sign Seven Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". Blogs.Colts.com. January 2, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Colts Activate Brian Schwenke; Sign Linebacker Darnell Sankey". Colts.com. August 23, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Raiders Sign Cornerback Tevin Mitchel To Practice Squad". Raiders.com. October 24, 2017.
  14. ↑ "Raiders Announce Reserve/Future Signings". Raiders.com. January 2, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Raiders claim Antwuan Davis". Raiders.com. August 21, 2018.
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