Anthony Mitchell (American football)

Anthony Maurice Mitchell (born December 13, 1974) is a former American football safety in the National Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 1999. He played college football at Tuskegee University.

Anthony Mitchell

No. 42
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1974-12-13) December 13, 1974 Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Westlake (Atlanta, Georgia)
College:	Tuskegee
Undrafted:	1999
Career history
Jacksonville Jaguars (1999)* Baltimore Ravens (1999–2002) Jacksonville Jaguars (2003) Cincinnati Bengals (2004–2006)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XXXV)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 160 Interceptions: 3 Sacks: 1.0 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

Mitchell is best remembered for his stellar play as a reserve safety on the 2000 Ravens squad that made an improbable run to Super Bowl XXXV. In a pivotal January 2001 playoff game played in Nashville, Baltimore was tied 10–10 with the Tennessee Titans early in the fourth quarter. With just over 12 minutes remaining in the game, Titans kicker Al Del Greco lined up for a potential game-winning 37-yard field goal from the right hash. At the snap, Baltimore defensive lineman Keith Washington bullrushed the Titans lineman defending him, losing his helmet in the process; undeterred, Washington stretched out his right arm over his head, deflecting Del Greco's kick high into the air. Mitchell snatched the tipped ball out of the air at the Ravens' 10-yard line, raced up the far sideline and, with the help of blocks thrown by backup safety Corey Harris and starting cornerback Chris McAlister, returned the ball 90 yards for a Baltimore touchdown. Mitchell's return catapulted the Ravens to a 24–10 win and set them on the path to their first world championship. Mitchell also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cincinnati Bengals.

NFL career statistics

Legend
	Won the Super Bowl
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles				Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	Int	Yds	Avg	TD	PD	FF	FR	TD
2000	BAL	16	0	15	13	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
2001	BAL	16	0	23	18	5	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2002	BAL	16	6	53	34	19	0.0	3	62	20.7	0	3	0	0	0
2003	JAX	16	2	20	18	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2004	CIN	12	0	19	13	6	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
2004	CIN	16	0	30	22	8	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Personal life

Mitchell's son, Keaton Mitchell, played running back at East Carolina University before he too was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent before the 2023 season.