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John Mitchell
John Mitchell is a former linebacker out of Alabama, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 174th overall pick (round 7) in the 1973 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the San Francisco 49ers.
Draft Details
John Mitchell Career Stats
- 2× Super Bowl champion (as coach) — XL (2005), XLIII (2008)
- 2012 Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame
- NCAA Football National Champion (as coach) — 1973 (Alabama)
- First-team All-American (1972)
- First-team All-SEC (1972)
- 2× Junior College All-America selection — 1969 & 1970
- Alabama Sports Hall of Fame inductee (class of 2009)
Career Totals
| Tackles | Sacks | Forced fumbles | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
Career History
- San Francisco 49ers (1973)
Born: Mobile, Alabama, U.S. · Height: 6-3
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  TEN |
John Matuszak | DE | Tampa |
| 1 | 2 |  IND |
Bert Jones | QB |  LSU |
| 1 | 3 |  PHI |
Jerry Sisemore | OT |  Texas |
| 1 | 4 |  NE |
John Hannah | OG |  Alabama |
| 1 | 5 |  ARI |
Dave Butz | DT |  Purdue |
| 1 | 6 | PHI |
Charle Young | TE |  USC |
| 1 | 7 |  BUF |
Paul Seymour | TE |  Michigan |
| 1 | 8 |  CHI |
Wally Chambers | DE | Eastern Kentucky |
| 1 | 9 |  DEN |
Otis Armstrong | RB | Purdue |
| 1 | 10 | IND |
Joe Ehrmann | DT |  Syracuse |
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