Carlton Mitchell

Carlton Lorange Mitchell is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at South Florida.

College career

Mitchell played college football at South Florida, 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 2010 NFL draft. Mitchell is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Mitchell was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft 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 Jacksonville Jaguars on November 21, 2012.
He was released on November 24, 2012.

Dallas Cowboys

Mitchell signed with the Dallas Cowboys on January 7, 2013. He was released on May 29, 2013.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On June 4, 2013, Mitchell signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. On August 26, 2013, he was waived by the Buccaneers.

Edmonton Eskimos

On October 14, 2013, Mitchell signed with the Edmonton Eskimos. He played in two games both starts, for the Eskimos in 2013, catching six passes for 69 yards on 11 targets. He also posted 17 special teams tackles.

Ottawa Redblacks

In the 2013 CFL Expansion Draft, Mitchell was selected with the 6th pick in the first round. He dressed in eight games, starting seven, during the 2014 season, recording 16 receptions for 170 yards on 32 targets.

Atlanta Falcons

Mitchell was a member of the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015 pre-season, but did not survive the finals cuts as he was released on September 5, 2015.