
- Nationality
United States
- Position
- DB, FS, ST
- Birthday
- 10/26/1983
- Hometown
- Atlanta, GA
- High School
- Mays
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 190
- Current Team
- Ohio State
- Seasons
- 2002, 2003, 2004
Major: Political Science (2003-04)
Weight: 205 (2004), 190 (2003)
2004 Media Guide: Talented young player that gives Ohio State several options in the defensive secondary … can play safety or nickel back … started the first three games of the 2003 season and played in a total of 11 games … notched his first collegiate interception in the Buckeyes’ win vs. North Carolina State … also a valuable member of the special teams … has quickly developed a reputation as an outstanding hitter and is one of the players OSU fans now look for on kickoff coverage … a two-time OSU Scholar Athlete.
2003 Season: Finished the season with 19 tackles, including 12 solos … started at free safety in the season opener vs. Washington and had three tackles and one pass break up … started again a week later vs. San Diego State and recorded six tackles, including five solo stops, a TFL and a fumble recovery … started at nickel back in week three vs. North Carolina State and played a season-high 25 minutes.
2003 Media Guide: Brandon Mitchell is a talented young defender who will figure in the rotation at safety this fall … was redshirted last year … is a physical player with a fine work ethic and nose for the ball … has good size and excellent speed to go along with outstanding strength … heads into the fall at free safety, but can play either of the safety positions … also expected to make a significant contribution on special teams … is a good young player, who will become even better as he gains experience.
2002 Season: Redshirted.
High School: Regarded as one of the top all-around athletes in Georgia … played both wide receiver and defensive back … had 34 receptions for 703 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior and was listed by the Atlanta Journal Constitution as one of the top five receivers in the state … also had 65 tackles and nine interceptions last year … selected to play in the Florida-Georgia All-Star game and had six tackles … also ran track and is a standout in both the 200- and 400-meter runs … high school coach – Floyd Mack.
Personal: Parents are Ida and Marquis Mitchell … siblings are DJ, David, Leonard and Michell … lists winning the city championship when he was 8-years old as his favorite football memory to date … favorite pro sports team is the Los Angeles Lakers … his favorite place on campus is Ohio Stadium … favorite sportscaster is ESPN’s Stuart Scott … loves to shop … favorite Ohio State tradition is Script Ohio … born Oct. 26, 1983.
Defense
Season | Team | G | GS | Tkl | Solo | Asst | TFL | TFL Yds | Sacks | Sack Yds | FF | FR | Int | Int Yds | PBU | Blk | Def TD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2003 | Ohio State | 11 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
2004 | Ohio State | 12 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Total | - | 23 | 5 | 34 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |