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Melvin Mitchell

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Melvin Mitchell
No. 68, 64, 60
Position:Guard, Center, Tackle
Personal information
Born: (1953-02-21) February 21, 1953 (age 71)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Lincoln (TX)
College:Tennessee St.
NFL draft:1976 / round: 4 / pick: 98
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:34
Games started:0
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Melvin Mitchell (born February 21, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

Mitchell was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and attended Tennessee State University. As a senior he was named to the Pittsburgh Courier's 51st Annual Black All-American Team.[1][2]

He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 1976 NFL draft.

References

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  1. ^ "All-America List Names Fisk, TSU". The Tennessean. December 21, 1975.
  2. ^ Nunn, Bill (January 3, 1976). "Courier / Gulf Black All-American Football Team". Pittsburgh Courier.