Dallas Cowboys The
Dallas Cowboys liked Mitchell's athletic ability and selected him in the second round (55th overall) of the
1979 NFL draft. In
1980, he became the starter at right
cornerback, replacing
Aaron Kyle and recording 3 interceptions. In
1981, he was passed on the depth chart by
Dennis Thurman and was traded to the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for an eleventh draft choice (#295-George Thompson).
Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Buccaneers moved him to
free safety to take advantage of his aggressive hitting and to limit his exposure in coverage. He was placed on
injured reserve list for the last two games of the season, after suffering a collapsed lung. He was released before the start of the
1982 season.
Arizona Wranglers In
1983, he signed with the
Arizona Wranglers of the
USFL.
Los Angeles Express In
1984, he played with the
Los Angeles Express of the
USFL, until announcing his retirement in
1985. ==Personal life==