Stump Mitchell was drafted No. 226 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft out of The Citadel. 116 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #226
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 116
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 431st at The Citadel
The pick
How Stump Mitchell came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
116 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 116
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 431st among The Citadel picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 43100% of career value
- Final season
- 19898 years after the draft
Around pick 226
Who came off the board on either side of Stump Mitchell.
SMU
UNLV
Notre Dame
Other RB picks from The Citadel
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Stump Mitchell in the 1981 NFL Draft
Stump Mitchell is a Running back out of The Citadel selected No. 226 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft. 116 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value The Citadel has produced 6 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Stump Mitchell drafted?
Stump Mitchell was selected No. 226 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/stump-mitchell.
What college did Stump Mitchell play for?
Stump Mitchell played college football at The Citadel in the Southern Conference. See every The Citadel draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/the-citadel-bulldogs.
How did Stump Mitchell's NFL career turn out?
116 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/stump-mitchell.