Mitch Mathews (born April 15, 1991) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent following the

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. He played

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from 2009 to 2015. He also served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in

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from 2009 to 2011.

College statistics

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Mathews was signed by the

on May 2, 2016, as an undrafted free agent. On August 30, 2016, Mathews was waived by the Chiefs.

Cleveland Browns

On October 11, 2016, Mathews was signed to the Browns' practice squad. He was released by the Browns on November 2, 2016.

Minnesota Vikings

On March 30, 2017, Mathews was signed by the

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. He was waived on May 30, 2017.

Miami Dolphins

On June 8, 2017, Mathews was signed by the

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. He was waived on September 2, 2017.

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BYU Cougars bioKansas City Chiefs bioCleveland Browns bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mathews, Mitch Living people American Latter Day Saints 21st-century Mormon missionaries Sportspeople from Beaverton, Oregon Players of American football from Washington County, Oregon Southridge High School (Beaverton, Oregon) alumni American football wide receivers BYU Cougars football players Kansas City Chiefs players Cleveland Browns players Minnesota Vikings players Miami Dolphins players 1991 births