DaMarcus Mitchell

DaMarcus Mitchell
No. 0 – Ottawa Redblacks
PositionDefensive tackle
Roster status
Active
CFL status
American
Personal information
Born (1998-12-13) December 13, 1998 (age 27)
Thibodaux, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight
256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolThibodaux
CollegeSouthwest Mississippi CC (2018–2019)
Purdue (2020–2021)
NFL draft2022: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Tackles3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

DaMarcus Mitchell (born December 13, 1998) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Southwest Mississippi Bears and Purdue Boilermakers. Mitchell was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New England Patriots in 2022. He has also played for the Birmingham Stallions, Memphis Showboats, and Dallas Renegades.

College career

Mitchell committed to Southwest Mississippi Community College out of high school, recording 12 carries for 57 yards as a freshman. He moved to linebacker in his sophomore season for the Bears, recording 71 tackles. In 2020, he was rated a three-star transfer recruit by 247Sports, choosing to transfer to Purdue. He started five games for the Boilermakers, finishing third on the team with 34 tackles and one sack. He recorded 25 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2021, including four tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble against Tennessee in the 2021 Music City Bowl. After the season, he declared for the 2022 NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2+3⁄4 in
(1.90 m)		260 lb
(118 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		6 ft 6+1⁄2 in
(1.99 m)		4.38 s7.46 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		17 reps
All values from Pro Day

New England Patriots

Mitchell signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022. He made the team's 53-man roster out of training camp.

On August 15, 2023, Mitchell was waived by the Patriots.

Seattle Seahawks

On August 20, 2023, Mitchell was signed by the Seattle Seahawks, but was waived two days later.

Birmingham Stallions

On December 22, 2023, Mitchell signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL). He re-signed with the team on August 27, 2024. He was waived on January 27, 2025.

Memphis Showboats

On January 30, 2025, Mitchell signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He was released on May 19.

Dallas Renegades

On January 13, 2026, Mitchell was selected by the Dallas Renegades in the 2026 UFL draft.

Ottawa Redblacks

On October 5, 2026, Mitchell signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Following the conclusion of the CFL regular season, Mitchell signed a future contract with the Redblacks.

References

  1. ↑ Guregian, Karen (August 28, 2022). "Guregian: Closing out the Patriots preseason with summer superlatives". Boston Herald. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  2. ↑ "DaMarcus Mitchell – 2019 – Football". southwestbearsathletic.com. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  3. ↑ "DaMarcus Mitchell – Football". purduesports.com. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Purdue DE DaMarcus Mitchell makes decision on 2022 season". saturdaytradition.com. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  5. ↑ "DaMarcus Mitchell College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Former Purdue Defensive End DaMarcus Mitchell Makes Patriots' Initial 53-Man Roster". si.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Patriots Make A Series of Transactions". Patriots.com. August 15, 2023.
  8. ↑ Gilbert, John (August 20, 2023). "Report: Seahawks adding former Patriots defensive end". Field Gulls. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  9. ↑ @LukeMillerPFN (December 22, 2023). "Per the FOX Sports roster page, the @USFLStallions have also added DE Demarcus Mitchell out of Purdue" (Tweet). Retrieved December 22, 2023 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  10. ↑ @UFL_PR (August 27, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved August 27, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  11. ↑ @UFL_PR (January 27, 2025). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions for Monday, January 27" (Tweet). Retrieved January 27, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  12. ↑ @JamesLarsenPFN (January 30, 2025). "The Memphis Showboats are also signing DE DaMarcus Mitchell, per @uflanalyst" (Tweet). Retrieved January 30, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  13. ↑ Larsen, James (May 20, 2025). "Memphis Showboats Sign Jada Byers & Dominic Boyd". PFNewsroom.com. Retrieved May 23, 2025.
  14. ↑ Berch, Ethan (January 13, 2026). "Day One of the 2026 UFL Draft Delivers Immediate Impact and Familiar Faces". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  15. ↑ Heilman, Mitchell. "Ottawa Redblacks sign defensive lineman DaMarcus Mitchell". BGMSportsTrax.com. Retrieved October 6, 2026.
  16. ↑ Heilman, Michael (October 27, 2026). "Ottawa Redblacks re-sign DL DaMarcus Mitchell, two others to future contracts". BGMSportsTrax. Retrieved October 30, 2026.