Brian Mitchell
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Position: RB
Date of Birth: August 18, 1968
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 221 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 130 in 1990 by WAS
First Team: WAS (1990)
Last Team: NYG (2003)
Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NYG | 4 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2002 | PHI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2001 | PHI | 5 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2000 | PHI | 14 | 25 | 187 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 89 | 1 | 0 | 58 |
| 1999 | WAS | 16 | 40 | 220 | 1 | 31 | 40 | 305 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: May 16, 2025
Brian Mitchell - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: August 18, 1968
Position: Running Back (RB)
Career Timeline
- Washington Redskins (WAS) - 1990 to 1999
- Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) - 2000 to 2002
- New York Giants (NYG) - 2003
Highlights and Accomplishments
- Drafted in the 5th round of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.
- Played a key role in the Redskins' offense during his tenure, known for his versatility as a runner, receiver, and return specialist.
- Recorded over 18,000 combined net yards, ranking him among the top all-time leaders in NFL history in that category.
- Finished his career with 4,961 rushing yards, 3,384 receiving yards, and 1,999 return yards.
- Member of the Redskins team that won Super Bowl XXVI (1992) against the Buffalo Bills.
- Selected to the Pro Bowl in 1995.
- Inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2005.
Legacy
Brian Mitchell is remembered as one of the most versatile players of his era, contributing significantly on offense and special teams. His ability to impact the game in multiple ways has made him a respected figure in NFL history.
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