Kawika Mitchell
Kawika Uilani Mitchell is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at University of South Florida. Mitchell also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints. Mitchell and his wife Billie have a son, Lewai (pronounced Levi) and a daughter, Eliza.[1] In 2007, Mitchell donated his game check from week 15 to Gridiron Greats which helps retired football players in dire need.[2]
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 253 lb (115 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | South Florida | ||||||||
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American football
College career
Kawika Mitchell started his college football career with the University of Georgia, but transferred to the South Florida Bulls after his freshman year. During his career he made 367 tackles, a school record, and he was nominated for the Butkus Award as a junior and senior.[3]
Professional career
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While playing with the Giants, Mitchell was a resident of Hoboken, New Jersey.[4] In Super Bowl 42, Mitchell had a total of 8 tackles with 1 sack.[5]
On February 29, 2008, the Buffalo Bills signed Mitchell to a five-year contract for US$17.5 million (equivalent to about $20.8M in 2019). Mitchell was expected to take over the starting weakside linebacker position that was shared by Coy Wire and Keith Ellison in 2007.[6][7] On September 10, 2010, two days before their season started, the Bills put Mitchell on the IR ending his season.[8]
References
- Buffalo Bills Bio
- https://www.denverpost.com/2007/12/11/ditkas-charity-being-closed/
- Brandon Masuoka, "Linebacker Mitchell set for happy homecoming", Honolulu Advertiser, January 31, 2003.
- Mullins, Michael D. "Was it the shoes? Local fan says he has secret of Giants' success, as city plans celebration" Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, Hudson Reporter, February 19, 2008. Accessed February 6, 2013. "City officials said that besides quarterback Eli Manning, who lives in the Hudson Tea Building on 15th Street, linebackers Kawika Mitchell and Mathias Kiwanuka are Hoboken residents."
- https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200802030nwe.htm
- The Buffalo News: Latest Local News: Bills reach five-year deal with Giants linebacker
- Bills acquire LB Mitchell | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
- MVP Gotham - Buffalo Bills place Kawika Mitchell on the IR Archived July 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
