Texas A&M ‘Wrecking Crew’ linebacker Keith Mitchell dead at 51
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Key Points:
- Texas A&M All-American linebacker Keith Mitchell passed away suddenly at the age of 51, as confirmed by Texas A&M athletics.
- Mitchell was a standout player for the Aggies from 1993-96, earning All-Southwest Conference and All-Big 12 honors, and ranking fourth all-time in career sacks at Texas A&M.
- He was part of the 1993 Southwest Conference champion team and was inducted into the A&M Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015.
- Mitchell played seven seasons in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans, and Jacksonville Jaguars, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2000 and recording 408 tackles and 19.5 sacks in 94 games.
- His family described his death as “sudden and unexpected” and requested prayers as they await further information.
