Mitch Mathews (born April 15, 1991) is an

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wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent following the

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. He played

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from 2009 to 2015. He also served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in

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from 2009 to 2011.

College statistics

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Mathews was signed by the

on May 2, 2016 as an undrafted free agent. On August 30, 2016, Mathews was waived by the Chiefs.

Cleveland Browns

On October 11, 2016, Mathews was signed to the Browns' practice squad. He was released by the Browns on November 2, 2016.

Minnesota Vikings

On March 30, 2017, Mathews was signed by the

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. He was waived on May 30, 2017.

Miami Dolphins

On June 8, 2017, Mathews was signed by the

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. He was waived on September 2, 2017.

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BYU Cougars bioKansas City Chiefs bioCleveland Browns bio
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