Brian Keith Mitchell (born August 18, 1968 in Fort Polk, Louisiana) is a former American football player who played running back for the Washington Redskins (1990-1999), and later the Philadelphia Eagles (2000-2002) and New York Giants (2003).
He was well known as a kick returner, and is the NFL's second all time leader in total yardage (23,330), thanks in large part to his 14,014 yards from kickoff returns and his 4,999 punt return yards. Both are NFL records. He also rushed for 1,967 yards on 388 carries (avg. 5.1 rushing yards), caught 255 passes for 2,336 yards, recovered 20 fumbles for 14 return yards, and scored 29 touchdowns (4 kickoff returns, 9 punt returns, 12 rushing, 4 receiving). His 13 special teams touchdowns are also an NFL record. His 9 punt return touchdowns are 2nd behind Eric Metcalf (10). He is also one of only four players to record four seasons of over 2,000 total yards, (the others being Marshall Faulk, Dante Hall and Tiki Barber) and missed out on a fifth by only five yards.
He played college football at the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now the University of Louisiana at Lafayette), where he played quarterback, and was drafted by Washington in the fifth round of the 1990 NFL draft for special teams.
In just his second season with the Redskins, Mitchell led the NFL in punt return yards (600) and punt return touchdowns (2), assisting his team to a championship appearance in Super Bowl XXVI, where Washington defeated the Buffalo Bills 37-24. Mitchell continued to play for the Redskins until 1999, leading the NFL in punt return average(14.1) and touchdowns (2) in 1994, and making a pro bowl selection in 1995. In 2000, he joined the Eagles and played for them until 2002. After spending the 2003 season with New York, he was released by the Giants before the 2004 season. He then re-signed to a one day contract for the Washington Redskins, thus ending his stellar NFL career.
Since retiring, Mitchell has been a TV and radio host and analyst for a variety of outlets. On TV, he is currently the NFL analyst for WUSA-TV in Washington, where he co-hosts the station's Sunday night wrap-up program entitled "Sports Plus". Previously, Brian was a co-host of Redskins Post Game Live on Comcast SportsNet in Washington, DC. On radio, Brian was the host of The Brian Mitchell show on WTEM, located in Rockville, Maryland, until the show ended on April 27, 2007 because of program lineup changes. He moved to The John Thompson Show as co-host.
Brian Mitchell (born on August 30, 1961 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former professional boxer.
Mitchell turned pro in 1981 and captured the WBA Super Featherweight Title in 1986 with a TKO over Alfredo Layne. He defended the title a record 11 times, and never lost a title fight. In 1991 he also captured the IBF Super Featherweight Title with a decision win over Tony Lopez. He retired after the fight, and came back briefly in 1994 for two local bouts, retiring completely in 1995 with a professional record of 45-1-3.
Quite possibly the best South African boxer of all time, due to South Africa's apartheid policy during those times, Mitchell became a true 'road warrior', defending his title almost exclusively abroad.
A busy fighter who relentlessly came forward, throwing a high number of punches, working both his opponent's head and body, Mitchell won more than his fair share of fights that went the distance – seven of his 12 world title fights went all the way - but then his points' victories were usually unanimous and clear-cut. Mitchell always entered his fights in peak physical condition, and it was usually this dedication that earned him his victories.
Brian Mitchell (born 1969-10-15) played college football for Marshall University in 1987 and the University of Northern Iowa from 1989-1991. He holds many UNI football records and NCAA records as well including the most accurate single season kicker in NCAA college football history (26 for 27 in field goals). His longest field goal was 57 yards in 1990. Mitchell played two years of professional football in the Arena Football League, in 1994 for the Cleveland Thunderbolts and in 1995 for the St. Louis Stampede. Mitchell kicked 6 drop kick field goals and 18 drop kick extra points in 1994. Mitchell holds every drop kick record in the Arena Football League.
Brian Mitchell (born 16 July 1963 in Stonehaven, Scotland) is a retired Scottish football player who played for Aberdeen, Bradford City and Bristol City.
