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Leonard Mitchell

Leonard Boyd Mitchell is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1980s.

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PositionsOffensive tackle, defensive end
Personal information
Born (1958-10-12) October 12, 1958
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High schoolWashington (TX)
CollegeHouston
NFL draft1981: 1st round, 27th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games played89
Games started55
Sacks1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Leonard Boyd Mitchell (born October 12, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1980s.

Career

He played college football for the Houston Cougars, and earned All-American honors. Mitchell was selected in the first round of the 1981 NFL draft, and played professionally for the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. 1

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