Jackson Mitchell


Headshot of Jackson Mitchell
Position: LB
Jersey #: 43
Date of Birth: January 23, 2001
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 235 lbs
College: Connecticut
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2024 by
First Team: CAR (2024)
Last Team: LV (2025)

Career Summary

Jackson Mitchell played linebacker at Connecticut.

The Ridgefield, Connecticut, native became a leading tackler for the Huskies.

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High School

Mitchell attended Ridgefield High School.

He remained in his home state to continue his football career at UConn.

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College Career

Mitchell led UConn with 140 tackles during the 2022 season.

He added 9.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and five fumble recoveries. In 2021, he started all 12 games and recorded 120 tackles.

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Career Accomplishments

Mitchell was a Butkus Award semifinalist in 2022.

He also earned selection to the New England Football Writers' University Division All-New England team that season.

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30382, 00-0039499, 2001-01-23, Jackson Mitchell, Jackson, Mitchell

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