Stump Mitchell
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Running backs coach |
| Team | New York Jets |
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
March 15, 1959 Kingsland, Georgia |
| Playing career | |
| 1981–1989 | St. Louis / Phoenix Cardinals |
| 1990 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 1993 | Arizona Rattlers |
| Position(s) | Running back, return specialist |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1992 | San Antonio Riders (assistant) |
| 1993–1994 | Casa Grande Union HS (AZ) |
| 1995 | Morgan State (AHC/OC) |
| 1996–1998 | Morgan State |
| 1999–2007 | Seattle Seahawks (RB) |
| 2008–2009 | Washington Redskins (AHC/RB) |
| 2010–2012 | Southern |
| 2013–2016 | Arizona Cardinals (RB) |
| 2017–present | New York Jets (RB) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 14–42 |
Lyvonia Albert "Stump" Mitchell (born March 15, 1959) is an American football coach and former professional player. He served as head football coach at Morgan State University from 1996 to 1998 and Southern University from 2010 to 2012, compiling an overall college football record of 14–42. Mitchell played collegiately at The Citadel and thereafter was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was a running back and return specialist for the Cardinals from 1981 to 1989.
Mitchell's football career began at Camden County High School, Camden County, Georgia. He played collegiately for The Citadel and still holds school records for rushing yards in a season (1,647) and career (4,062). A 3-year starter at tailback he was a 2 time all Southern Conference selection; as a senior in 1980 he was the second leading rusher in NCAA Division 1-A behind Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers and was named a Third Team All-American. He was also honored as the Southern Conference Player of the Year and the South Carolina Amateur Athlete of the Year.
Mitchell also participated in track and field competition at The Citadel, recording a 23-foot 3 inch jump in 1981.
Mitchell was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth round (226th pick overall) of the 1981 NFL Draft. A 5'9", 188 lbs. running back from The Citadel, Mitchell played for the Cardinals from 1981–1989 and ended his NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1990, he made a brief comeback with the Arena Football League in 1993. His best year as a pro was during the 1985 season when he rushed for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns; he holds the Cardinals franchise record for all-purpose yards with 11,998.
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