Lydell Mitchell
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born | May 30, 1949 Salem, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 204 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| High school | Salem | ||||||||||||||||
| College | Penn State (1969–1971) | ||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1972: 2nd round, 48th overall pick | ||||||||||||||||
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Lydell Douglas Mitchell (born May 30, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) from 1972 to 1980. During his nine-season NFL career, Mitchell played for the Baltimore Colts, San Diego Chargers and Los Angeles Rams.
Playing college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, Mitchell set several NCAA and school rushing and scoring records. In the NFL, Mitchell was known for his versatility as both a runner and pass catcher. He earned two All-Pro Second-Team selections (1976, 1977) and three Pro Bowl selections (1975–1977) during his career. The first Colt in franchise history to gain 1,000 yards in a single season, Mitchell achieved the feat three times, as well as leading the NFL in receptions in 1974 and 1977.