Stump Mitchell, a revered figure in American football, hails from the town of Kingsland, Georgia, born in 1959. Mitchell’s football journey began at Camden County High School. Mitchell played college football for The Citadel and holds school records for rushing yards in a season (1,647) and career (4,062). As a three-year starter at tailback, he twice garnered an All-Southern Conference selection. As a senior in 1980, he was the second leading rusher in NCAA Division I-A behind Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers and was named a Third-Team Associated Press All-American, Southern Conference Player of the Year, and the South Carolina Amateur Athlete of the Year. Mitchell is a member of The Citadel Athletic Hall of Fame.

In the 1981 NFL Draft, Mitchell was selected by the Cardinals in the ninth round and stayed in the program until 1989 before moving on to play with the Chiefs in 1990. In 10 NFL seasons, he rushed 986 times for 4,647 yards and scored 32 touchdowns. He has the second most all-purpose yards in Cardinals franchise history with 11,985.

After retiring from professional football, Mitchell transitioned into coaching, where he continued to make significant contributions to the sport. He held coaching positions with Casa Grande Union High School, Morgan State University, Southern University, and various NFL teams, including the Seahawks, Redskins, Cardinals, Jets, and Browns.

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