Kawika Mitchell
Kawika Uilani Mitchell is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League. He played college football for the South Florida Bulls. Mitchell was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round in 2003. Mitchell also played for the New York Giants, Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints.
College career
Kawika Mitchell started his college football career with the University of Georgia, but transferred to the South Florida Bulls after his freshman year. During his career he made 367 tackles, a South Florida [Bulls football statistical leaders#Tackles|school record], and he was nominated for the Butkus Award as a junior and senior.Professional career
While playing with the Giants, Mitchell was a resident of Hoboken, New Jersey.Mitchell appeared in Super Bowl XLII, and recorded 8 tackles and a sack.
On February 29, 2008, the Buffalo Bills signed Mitchell to a five-year contract for . Mitchell was expected to take over the starting weakside linebacker position that was shared by Coy Wire and Keith Ellison in 2007. On September 10, 2010, two days before their season started, the Bills put Mitchell on the IR, ending his season.