Eric Mitchel was drafted No. 165 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #165
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1989
The pick
How Eric Mitchel came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Oklahoma
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1989 classAround pick 165
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Mitchel.
Eastern Washington
Marshall
West Virginia
California
Oklahoma in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Oklahoma
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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DeMarco Murray
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Billy Sims
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Joe Mixon
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Rhamondre Stevenson
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Mitchel in the 1989 NFL Draft
Eric Mitchel is a Running back out of Oklahoma selected No. 165 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Oklahoma has produced 224 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 Eric Mitchel drafted?
Eric Mitchel was selected No. 165 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/eric-mitchel.
What college did Eric Mitchel play for?
Eric Mitchel played college football at Oklahoma in the SEC. See every Oklahoma draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oklahoma-sooners.
How did Eric Mitchel's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/eric-mitchel.