DaMarcus Mitchell (born December 13, 1998) is an

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for the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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in 2022. Mitchell played

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and

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College career

Mitchell committed to

out of high school, recording 12 carries for 57 yards as a freshman. He moved to linebacker in his sophomore season for the Bears, recording 71 tackles. In 2020, he was rated a three-star transfer recruit by

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, choosing to transfer to

. He started five games for the Boilermakers, finishing third on the team with 34 tackles and one sack. He recorded 25 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2021, including four tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble against

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in the

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. After the season, he declared for the

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Professional career

New England Patriots

Mitchell signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022. He made the team's 53-man roster out of training camp. On August 15, 2023, Mitchell was waived by the Patriots.

Seattle Seahawks

On August 20, 2023, Mitchell was signed by the

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, but was waived two days later.

Birmingham Stallions

On December 22, 2023, Mitchell signed with the

of the

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(USFL).

References

External links

New England Patriots bioSouthwest Mississippi Bears bioPurdue Boilermakers bio
1998 births Living people Players of American football from Louisiana Sportspeople from Thibodaux, Louisiana Thibodaux High School alumni Southwest Mississippi Bears football players Purdue Boilermakers football players New England Patriots players Seattle Seahawks players Birmingham Stallions (2022) players {{defensive-lineman-1990s-stub