Brian Mitchell was drafted No. 130 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Louisiana. 223 regular-season games · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #130
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 223
- Career AV
- 394th at Louisiana
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Brian Mitchell came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Louisiana
Sun Belt at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
223 regular-season games · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 223
- Career approximate value
- 394th among Louisiana picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3590% of career value
- Final season
- 200313 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 130
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Mitchell.
Arkansas · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Syracuse · 1× Pro Bowl
Florida
Memphis
Other RB picks from Louisiana
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Brian Mitchell
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
BYU
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Mitchell in the 1990 NFL Draft
Brian Mitchell is a Running back out of Louisiana selected No. 130 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1990 NFL Draft. 223 regular-season games · 39 career approximate value Louisiana has produced 32 NFL draft picks since 1985.
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 Brian Mitchell drafted?
Brian Mitchell was selected No. 130 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/brian-mitchell.
What college did Brian Mitchell play for?
Brian Mitchell played college football at Louisiana in the Sun Belt. See every Louisiana draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisiana-ragin-cajuns.
How did Brian Mitchell's NFL career turn out?
223 regular-season games · 39 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/brian-mitchell.