Roughrider Re-Sign Jackie Mitchell
May 27, 2002 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release
Today, the Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club announced the re-signing of import linebacker Jackie Mitchell. Details of the contract were not released.
Jackie Mitchell had a breakthrough season with the Riders last year. In fifteen games, Mitchell picked up 87 defensive tackles, which was good for fourth in the CFL. He also had three quarterback sacks, five special teams tackles, and one fumble recovery. Mitchell also led the Riders with four interceptions.
In his two seasons with Saskatchewan, Mitchell has 136 defensive tackles, five special teams tackles, four quarterback sacks, and five interceptions.
Mitchell signed a contract this off-season with the Philadelphia Eagles, but was released last month. Mitchell was a free agent, but decided to return to the Roughriders and continue with one of the league's top defenses.
Head Coach Danny Barrett stated, "re-signing Jackie Mitchell fills a huge hole. Adding Jackie to the players we already have on the roster will assure that the Riders will once again be one of the league's most feared defenses."
JACKIE MITCHELL 24
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Height: 6'1 Weight: 190 Import: Southern
Born: July 30, 1976 Winston Salem, NC
Yrs Pro: 3 Yrs CFL: 3 Yrs Rider: 3
How Acquired: Signed as free agent in May, 2002
Games Played: CFL: 28 2001: 15
PRO: Third season with the Riders...Signed by Saskatchewan Roughriders as free agent in May, 2002. 2001: Started 15 games at SAM linebacker...made CFL high 11 defensive tackles in WEEK 1...had team high eight defensive tackles in WEEK 2...Defensive Player of the Week in WEEK 8...SEASON STATS: 87 defensive tackles...three quarterback sacks...five special team tackles and one fumble recovery...also four interceptions and one touchdown. 2000: Went to training camp with Edmonton...released in final cut down...signed with Saskatchewan in August...dressed for 13 games...started 10...on practice roster in WEEK 5...made Roughrider and CFL debut in WEEK 6...missed WEEK 15 due to injury...grabbed first CFL interception in WEEK 8...made season high 10 defensive tackles and a pass knockdown in WEEK 7 against Edmonton...also chipped in seven tackles against Toronto in WEEK 11...SEASON STATS: 49 defensive tackles and one interception...also credited with two pass knockdowns, a sack and a tackle for a loss. 1999: Attended Miami Dolphins training camp...released after pre-season.
COLLEGE: Played college football at Southern University...as a senior had 68 defensive tackles, 11 pass knockdowns and three interceptions...in 1997 made 49 tackles and six pass breakups...also grabbed five interceptions...spent 1996 as defensive backup...played college basketball before moving to gridiron.
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