Quotes from Oklahoma State's weekly media luncheon.
Signed with OSU in February of 2009 and enrolled in January of 2010 ... Was signed as a safety but has transitioned into a productive hybrid linebacker.
2011 (Sophomore): Easily turned in the most productive season of his young career ... Played in every game and started against Tulsa ... Responded in the TU game with a career-best 12 tackles ... Had four stops against Louisiana and three vs. Kansas ... His 12 stops at Tulsa represent the second best tackle total by a Cowboy all season.
2010 (Freshman): Played in all 13 games and recorded five tackles ... Had solo stops against Louisiana, Nebraska and Texas ... Had two tackles against Baylor.
High School: Played as a quarterback and a safety in high school ... Excellent size and frame for either side of the ball ... Senior season stats included 1,197 rushing yards with 12 touchdowns and 1,019 passing yards and eight scores ... On the defensive side as a junior, he recorded 63 tackles and four interceptions ... Has a listed time of 4.56 in the 40 ... Kentucky and Missouri were among his suitors ... Also participated in track.
Personal: Born July 22, 1990, in Myrtle Beach, S.C. ... Son of Milton and Jan Mitchell ... Is the second youngest of 11 children ... Plays the piano ... Plans to major in business.
Mitchell's Career Stats
Year GP UT-AT-TT TFL Sacks INT PBU QBH FF FR
2010 13 5-0-5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 13 26-6-32 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 26 31-6-37 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
