Mitch Unrein

Mitch Unrein
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Unrein with the Denver Broncos in 2011
No. 96, 76, 98
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1987-03-25) March 25, 1987 (age 37)
Eaton, Colorado, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:299 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:Eaton (CO)
College:Wyoming
Undrafted:2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:126
Sacks:4.5
Fumble recoveries:1
Total touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mitch Unrein (born March 25, 1987) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Wyoming.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Unrein made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2011 season against the Raiders.[1] He made his first NFL start in Week 2 of the 2012 season against the Falcons. In a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 2, 2012, Unrein lined up for the first time as at the fullback position.[2] He proceeded to catch his first career touchdown pass from quarterback Peyton Manning.[3][4]

On April 11, 2013, Unrein signed a one-year, $630,000 tender.[5]

The Broncos placed a one-year $1.431 million tender on Unrein on March 7, 2014.[6]

San Diego Chargers

Unrein signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 19, 2015.[7]

On September 24, 2015, the San Diego Chargers reinforced the tight end position, bringing back Kyle Miller nine days after he was waived on September 15. To make room, the team released Unrein.

Chicago Bears

Unrein with the Chicago Bears in 2015

Unrein was signed by the Chicago Bears on September 25, 2015. On November 9, 2015, he lined up at fullback against the San Diego Chargers. This was the first of many times he was used like this by the Bears. He ended the 2015 season with 32 tackles, two tackles-for-loss, and a sack.[8]

On March 12, 2016, Unrein was re-signed by the Bears to a two-year contract.[9] He appeared in 13 games and started nine in the 2016 season. He recorded one sack on the season, in Week 14.[10]

In 2017, Unrein started eight out of 12 games played, recording a career-high 32 tackles and 2.5 sacks.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on December 5, 2017.[12]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On March 16, 2018, Unrein signed a three-year, $10.5 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[13][14] He was placed on injured reserve on September 3, 2018, with a concussion.[15]

On March 13, 2019, Unrein was released by the Buccaneers.[16]

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
2011 DEN 14 0 8 6 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 DEN 16 2 20 12 8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2013 DEN 16 1 20 15 5 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2014 DEN 8 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2015 SDG 2 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CHI 14 4 18 15 3 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 CHI 13 9 26 12 14 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017 CHI 12 8 32 25 7 2.5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 95 24 126 87 39 4.5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2011 DEN 2 0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2012 DEN 1 0 3 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2013 DEN 3 0 2 1 1 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 6 0 6 2 4 0.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Personal life

Unrein is married to Olympic bronze-medalist trapshooter Corey Cogdell.[17]

He has five siblings.[18] His older brothers Mark[19] and Mike,[20] both played college football for the University of Northern Colorado Bears. His older sister Natalie, who also went to UNC, is a three-time All-American swimmer[21] and still holds one of the top-10 records for the 100 meter backstroke in UNC history.[22] He is also distant cousins with former NFL defensive end Terry Unrein, who was selected in the third round of the 1986 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers.[23]

References

  1. ^ "Oakland Raiders at Denver Broncos - September 12th, 2011". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "Mitch Unrein 2012 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  3. ^ Klis, Mike (December 2, 2012). "Mitch Unrein scores improbable TD in Broncos lineup switcheroo". The Denver Post. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  4. ^ "Manning throws 3 TDs as Broncos top Bucs 31-23". The Star Banner. Associated Press. December 2, 2012. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  5. ^ "Mitch Unrein signs Broncos tender". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 11, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  6. ^ Legwold, Jeff (March 7, 2014). "Broncos tender Harris Jr., Unrein". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  7. ^ "Chargers Sign Versatile DL Mitch Unrein". Chargers.com. March 18, 2015. Archived from the original on April 23, 2018.
  8. ^ Mayer, Larry (February 9, 2016). "Focusing on Bears defensive line". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on April 4, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  9. ^ Jahns, Adam (March 12, 2016). "Bears to re-sign defensive lineman Mitch Unrein". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved March 12, 2016.
  10. ^ "Mitch Unrein 2016 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  11. ^ "Mitch Unrein 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  12. ^ Mayer, Larry (December 5, 2017). "Bears put veterans Long, Unrein on IR". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  13. ^ Stroud, Rick (March 14, 2018). "Bucs agree to terms with Bears defensive lineman Mitch Unrein". TBO.com. Retrieved March 14, 2018.
  14. ^ Smith, Scott (March 16, 2018). "Bucs Add Mitch Unrein to D-Line". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  15. ^ Smith, Scott (September 3, 2018). "Bucs Place Mitch Unrein on IR, Re-Sign Garrison Sanborn". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  16. ^ Smith, Scott (March 13, 2019). "Bucs Release Mitch Unrein". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  17. ^ Bates, Greg (January 31, 2014). "Olympians Take Time Out For Super Bowl". TeamUSA.org. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
  18. ^ Jones, Lindsay (November 6, 2011). "Eaton's own Mitch Unrein feels at home with Broncos". DenverPost.com. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  19. ^ "UNC Bears bio – Mark Unrein". UNCBears.com. Archived from the original on March 23, 2014.
  20. ^ "UNC Bears bio – Mike Unrein". UNCBears.com. Archived from the original on March 23, 2014.
  21. ^ "UNC All-Americans". UNCBears.com. Archived from the original on March 23, 2014.
  22. ^ "UNC SWIMMING & DIVING TOP 10 ATHLETES". UNCBears.com. Archived from the original on March 23, 2014.
  23. ^ Klis, Mike (October 7, 2012). "Klis: Mitch Unrein's jersey is big seller in Denver thanks to family". DenverPost.com. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
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