AS A SOPHOMORE (2014): Played in nine games … Registered 12 tackles (6 solo), including one tackle for loss (-3 yards) … Registered multiple tackles against four opponents, including a season-high three stops against both Valdosta State (1 solo) and Shaw (1 solo) … Also turned in a tackle for loss (-3 yards) against the Blazers … Turned in a season-best two solo stops against North Alabama.
AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2013): Played in all 11 games for UNCP … Registered seven tackles (three solo), including a tackle for loss assist (-1 yard) … Also turned in three quarterback hurries and a pass break-up … Tallied tackle for loss assist against Shaw … Logged solo tackles against Charlotte, Newberry and Tusculum … Logged two tackles in the second round NCAA Playoff game against North Alabama.
AS A FRESHMAN (2012): Redshirted … Did not see game action.
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Scotland High School for coach Chip Williams … Totaled 47 tackles (27 solo), including 15 tackles for loss and three sacks in helping to lead the Fighting Scots to a perfect 15-0 record and the 4A state championship … Also booked two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and an interception that he returned for a touchdown … Earned all-region and all-state laurels, as well as second consecutive all-conference accolades … Was captain of the defensive line, while also earning defensive line most valuable player laurels … Also grabbed defensive MVP honors in the 4A state championship game after scoring on a 24-yard interception return.
PERSONAL: The son of Angie and Christopher Mitchell … Has a younger sister, Makenna … Maintained a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at Scotland High School … A physical therapy major at UNCP.
