Kenny Mixon

Kenny Mixon
No. 79
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1975-05-31) May 31, 1975 (age 49)
Sun Valley, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:271 lb (123 kg)
Career information
High school:Pineville (Pineville, Louisiana)
College:LSU
NFL draft:1998 / round: 2 / pick: 49
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:105
Tackles:302
Sacks:18.5
Interceptions:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kenneth Jermaine Mixon (born May 31, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings and the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers and was selected in the second round of the 1998 NFL draft.

High school career

Mixon attended Pineville High School in Pineville, Louisiana. While there, he was an All-District selection, the District M.V.P., an All-State pick, and he won Central Louisiana Player of the Year honors. He was also a track and field star, competing in the shot put, and was a hurdler.

College career

Mixon attended Louisiana State University, where he completed his career with 10 sacks, 100 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 forced fumble.

Professional career

Mixon began his career with Miami Dolphins in 1998, being selected in the second round of the NFL Draft, 49th overall.[1] He has played with the Vikings since 2002.

In August 2004, Mixon was suspended by the NFL for two games for violating the league's substance abuse policy after being convicted of DUI. In April 2005, he was released by the Vikings.[2]

NFL statistics

Year Team Games Combined Tackles Tackles Assisted Tackles Sacks Forced Fumbles Fumble Recoveries
1998 MIA 16 36 23 13 2.0 0 0
1999 MIA 11 10 4 6 0.0 0 0
2000 MIA 16 43 24 19 2.5 1 1
2001 MIA 16 44 25 19 2.0 0 0
2002 MIN 16 71 45 26 4.5 0 0
2003 MIN 16 52 42 10 5.0 4 0
2004 MIN 14 46 28 18 2.5 0 0
Career 105 302 191 111 18.5 5 1

References

  1. ^ "1998 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  2. ^ Yotter, Tim (April 25, 2005). "Vikings Release Mixon, Others". 247Sports. Retrieved October 14, 2024.


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