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91 Richard Mitchell

  • Position Defensive Lineman
  • Height 6-5
  • Weight 265
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Southaven, MS
  • High School Southaven
  • Prev School Holmes Community College

Biography


2015 - SENIOR SEASON
Played in all 11 games, including the final 10 as a starter on the defensive line. Named to All-MEAC Second Team. Led the Eagles and ranked fifth in the MEAC with 6.0 sacks. Placed ninth in the league with a team-high 13.0 tackles for a loss. Posted 35 total takedowns with four quarterback hurries and two fumble recoveries. Amassed season-high 7 tackles (4 solo), including 3.5 hits for a loss with 2.5 sacks, versus Norfolk State (Oct. 31). Tallied 7 tackles at Duke (Sept. 12). Recorded 2.0 sacks and a fumble recovery in win over rival North Carolina A&T (Nov. 21).  

2014 - JUNIOR SEASON
Played in 11 games, including 1 as a starter on the defensive line. Completed first season as an Eagle with 12 tackles, including 3.5 hits for a loss and 2.0 sacks. Recorded season-best 3 tackles twice: versus Savannah State (Oct. 25) and at Norfolk State (Nov. 15). 

HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Goodman, Miss.)
2013:  39 tackles (24 solo), 6.5 hits for a loss, 3 sacks, 1 fumble recovery for a touchdown, 1 blocked kick in nine games. Amassed season-high 8 tackles, including 3 hits for a loss, with a fumble recovery for a touchdown at Northeast Mississippi Community College (Sept. 12, 2013).
2012:  14 tackles (9 solo) in nine games.

SOUTHAVEN (Miss.) HIGH SCHOOL
Also lettered in track & field.

Statistics

Season:
2015

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Historical Player Information

  • 91

    2014Junior

    Defensive Lineman
    6'5" 275 lbs
    91
  • 91

    2015Senior

    Defensive Lineman
    6'5" 265 lbs
    91