Charles Mitchell (American football)

Charles D. Mitchell (born September 13, 1989) is a former American football safety. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round, 192nd overall, in the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Mississippi State.

Early life
Mitchell played high school football at Clarksdale High School in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He recorded 78 tackles, including four sacks, and two interceptions his senior year, earning Gatorade Player of the Year honors for the state of Mississippi.

College career
Mitchell played for the Mississippi State Bulldogs from 2008 to 2011. He played in 50 games during his college career, totaling 161 solo tackles, 122 assisted tackles, four interceptions (one of which was returned for a touchdown), five pass breakups, one sack, and one forced fumble.

Atlanta Falcons
Mitchell was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the sixth round, 192nd overall, in the 2012 NFL Draft. He officially signed with the team on May 14, 2012. He played in ten games for the Falcons in 2012, recording one solo tackle and one assisted tackle. Mitchell was waived on August 30, 2013.

Denver Broncos
Mitchell signed a reserve/future contract with the Denver Broncos on January 22, 2014. He was waived on May 12, 2014 and re-signed by the Broncos on May 19, 2014. Mitchell was waived again on August 25, 2014.