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Devon Mitchell

Devon Dermott Mitchell is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 1986 NFL draft with the 92nd overall pick. He played college football at Iowa. Currently holds the record for most interceptions for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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PositionSafety
Personal information
Born (1962-12-30) December 30, 1962
Kingston, Jamaica
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolSamuel J. Tilden
(Brooklyn, New York)
CollegeIowa
NFL draft1986: 4th round, 92nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions8
INT yards148
Touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Devon Dermott Mitchell (born December 30, 1962) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 1986 NFL draft with the 92nd overall pick.2 He played college football at Iowa. Currently holds the record for most interceptions for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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References

  1. "Devon Mitchell". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  2. "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
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