Carlton Lorange Mitchell (born April 6, 1988) is an American former professional

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. He was selected by the

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of the

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(NFL) in the sixth round of the

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. He played

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College career

Mitchell played

, where he was the school's career leader in receiving yards until his record was broken by Andre Davis in 2014. He announced on January 9, 2010 that he would forgo his senior season and enter the

. Mitchell is also a member of

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fraternity.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Mitchell was selected by the

in the sixth round of the

with the 177th overall pick. In the 2010 NFL season he played in five games as a rookie. In 2011, he played in eleven games catching three passes. On August 26, 2012, Mitchell was released by the Browns after being hampered by a leg injury in training camp.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Mitchell was signed by the

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on November 21, 2012. He was released on November 24, 2012.

Dallas Cowboys

Mitchell signed with the

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on January 7, 2013. He was released on May 29, 2013.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On June 4, 2013, Mitchell signed with the

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. On August 26, 2013, he was waived by the Buccaneers.

Edmonton Eskimos

On October 14, 2013, Mitchell signed with the

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Ottawa Redblacks

In the 2013 CFL Expansion Draft, Mitchell was selected with the 6th pick in the first round.

Atlanta Falcons

Mitchell was a member of the

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in the 2015 pre-season, but did not survive the finals cuts as he was released on September 5, 2015.

References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio

South Florida Bulls bio

Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mitchell, Carlton 1988 births Living people American football wide receivers Cleveland Browns players Dallas Cowboys players Gaither High School alumni Jacksonville Jaguars players Ottawa Redblacks players Players of American football from Gainesville, Florida South Florida Bulls football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Atlanta Falcons players Edmonton Elks players Canadian football wide receivers Players of Canadian football from Florida