Quintin Mikell
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | |||||
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||
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Weight: | 206 lb (93 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Willamette (Eugene, Oregon) | ||||
College: | Boise State | ||||
Undrafted: | 2003 | ||||
Career history | |||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||
Career NFL statistics | |||||
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Quintin Perry Mikell (born September 16, 1980) is an American former professional
Early years
Mikell played high school football for the Willamette Wolverines in Eugene, Oregon. He also played basketball and ran track. His younger brother Darrian played AAU basketball for the Trotters. Quintin's youngest brother, Devyn, is a top ranked track & field recruit in Indiana.
College career
Mikell attended the Boise State University, and played for the Boise State Broncos football team. He finished his career ranked second on the school's all-time tackles list (401).
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
After being
He has posted a team-leading 108
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On November 28, 2004, Mikell notched his first career interception, outjumping tight end Jeremy Shockey in the end zone for a pass thrown by quarterback Eli Manning late in the first half vs. the New York Giants. The play helped the Eagles preserve a 7–6 lead at halftime, and Philadelphia went on to win, 27–6, to clinch their fourth consecutive NFC East title.
Mikell was a backup
His most significant contribution on special teams came on October 23, 2005, when, with the Eagles trailing the
In a Christmas Day win at Dallas in 2006, Mikell propelled the Eagles with a key tackle for loss of running back Marion Barber on fourth down to finish off a goal-line stand.
On February 27, 2007, Mikell inked a four-year contract with the Eagles, which prevented him from testing the free agent market.
On January 9, 2009, Mikell was voted as a member of the 2008 NFL All-Pro Second-Team Defense.[2]
Mikell was named to the 2010 Pro Bowl after Adrian Wilson got hurt and Roman Harper could not play due to the Saints making it to Super Bowl XLIV.
St. Louis Rams
Mikell was signed by the St. Louis Rams on July 29, 2011. The team released him on March 11, 2013.
Carolina Panthers
Mikell was signed by the Carolina Panthers on September 2, 2013, to a one-year contract. Safety Haruki Nakamura was placed on injured reserve to open up spot on the 53-man roster. Mikell was expected to compete for the starting job at strong safety.[3]
Career statistics
Year | Team | Games | Combine Tackles | Tackles | Assisted Tackles | Sacks | Forced Fumbles | Fumble Recoveries | Fumble Return Yards | Interceptions | Interception Return Yards | Average Return Yards per Interception | Longest Interception Return | Interceptions Returned for Touchdown | PAss Defended | Stuffs | Stuff Yards | Kicks Blocked |
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2003 | PHI | 16 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2004 | PHI | 14 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
2005 | PHI | 16 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2006 | PHI | 16 | 42 | 31 | 11 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
2007 | PHI | 14 | 74 | 52 | 22 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
2008 | PHI | 16 | 93 | 68 | 25 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 53 | 18 | 41 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
2009 | PHI | 16 | 91 | 70 | 21 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
2010 | PHI | 15 | 88 | 77 | 11 | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 52 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 16 | 0 |
2011 | STL | 16 | 91 | 75 | 16 | 1.0 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
2012 | STL | 16 | 101 | 83 | 18 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
2013 | CAR | 14 | 59 | 41 | 18 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Total | Total | 169 | 697 | 547 | 150 | 11.0 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 100 | 8 | 41 | 0 | 58 | 20 | 55 | 1 |
Personal life
Mikell returned to his native
References
- ^ Gowton, Brandon Lee (2017-02-18). "Quintin Mikell no longer part of the Eagles' front office". Bleeding Green Nation. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ^ Mikell Named 2nd-Team All-Pro
- ^ http://blogs.charlotte.com/panthers/2013/09/quintin-mikell-signs-panthers-nfl.html
- ^ "Quintin Mikell Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved 21 January 2014.
External links
- Quintin Mikell on Twitter
- Philadelphia Eagles bio