Leonard Mitchell was drafted No. 27 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Houston. 89 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 89
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2216th at Houston
The pick
How Leonard Mitchell came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
89 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 89
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2216th among Houston picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1882% of career value
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Leonard Mitchell.
Florida State
Missouri
Penn State
Nebraska
Houston in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leonard Mitchell in the 1981 NFL Draft
Leonard Mitchell is a Defensive end out of Houston selected No. 27 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1981 NFL Draft. 89 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Houston has produced 83 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Leonard Mitchell drafted?
Leonard Mitchell was selected No. 27 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/leonard-mitchell.
What college did Leonard Mitchell play for?
Leonard Mitchell played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Leonard Mitchell's NFL career turn out?
89 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/leonard-mitchell.