Scott Mitchell (born September 10, 1989) is a former

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offensive linemen In gridiron football, a lineman is a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage. The linemen of the team currently in possession of the ball are the offensive line, while linemen on the opposing team are the defensive line. A numb ...

who last played with the Toronto Argonauts. In the

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’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft. He was then drafted second overall by the

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in the draft and signed with the team on May 31, 2011. After playing for three seasons with the Eskimos, he signed as a

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with the Argonauts.FA14: Argos ink Canadian OL Scott Mitchell
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with the

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. His sister, Seanna, has represented Canada at several international swimming competitions and won a bronze medal as a member of its 4x100 freestyle relay.

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Toronto Argonauts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mitchell, Scott 1989 births Living people Canadian football offensive linemen Edmonton Elks players Players of Canadian football from Ontario Rice Owls football players Canadian football people from Ottawa Toronto Argonauts players