Kawika Uilani Mitchell (born October 10, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). 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 school record, and he was nominated for the Butkus Award as a junior and senior.Brandon Masuoka, "Linebacker Mitchell set for happy homecoming", The Honolulu Advertiser, January 31, 2003.
Professional career
While playing with the Giants, Mitchell was a resident of Hoboken, New Jersey.Mullins, Michael D. "Was it the shoes? Local fan says he has secret of Giants' success, as city plans celebration" , Hudson Reporter, February 19, 2008. Accessed February 6, 2013. "City officials said that besides quarterback Eli Manning, who lives in the Hudson Tea Building on 15th Street, linebackers Kawika Mitchell and Mathias Kiwanuka are Hoboken residents." 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 (equivalent to about $M in ). Mitchell was expected to take over the starting weakside linebacker position that was shared by Coy Wire and Keith Ellison in 2007.The Buffalo News: Latest Local News: Bills reach five-year deal with Giants linebackerBills acquire LB Mitchell | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle On September 10, 2010, two days before their season started, the Bills put Mitchell on the IR, ending his season.MVP Gotham - Buffalo Bills place Kawika Mitchell on the IR
NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high
Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD 2003 KAN 12 6 21 17 4 0.0 0 1 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 2004 KAN 15 12 74 60 14 1.0 9 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 39 1 2005 KAN 16 16 105 84 21 2.0 8 1 0 0 0 11 0 2 0 0 2006 KAN 16 16 104 82 22 1.5 5 1 23 0 23 3 0 1 0 0 2007 NYG 16 16 77 54 23 3.5 6 1 20 1 20 4 2 1 17 1 2008 BUF 16 15 82 57 25 4.0 10 2 33 0 32 3 2 0 0 0 2009 BUF 5 5 27 17 10 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2010 NOR 1 0 2 2 0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 97 86 492 373 119 13.0 38 6 79 1 32 25 6 6 56 2
Playoffs Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD 2003 KAN 1 1 5 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2006 KAN 1 1 13 9 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2007 NYG 4 3 20 12 8 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2010 NOR 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 5 39 27 12 2.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
Personal life Mitchell and his wife Billie have a son, Lewai (pronounced Levi) who followed in his footsteps at playing football for the University of South Florida.Lewai Mitchell on the USF Bulls 2023 roster. He also has a daughter, Eliza. In 2007, Mitchell donated his game check from week 15 to Gridiron Greats which helps retired football players in dire need.
References
External links
Buffalo Bills bio New Orleans Saints bio