Brandon Mitchell was drafted No. 59 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. 96 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #59
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 96
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2250th at Texas A&M
The pick
How Brandon Mitchell came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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Texas A&M
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
96 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 96
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2250th among Texas A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1882% of career value
- Final season
- 20047 years after the draft
Around pick 59
Who came off the board on either side of Brandon Mitchell.
Washington State
Penn State
William & Mary · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Iowa
Texas A&M in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Texas A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brandon Mitchell in the 1997 NFL Draft
Brandon Mitchell is a Defensive end out of Texas A&M selected No. 59 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1997 NFL Draft. 96 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Texas A&M has produced 193 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 Brandon Mitchell drafted?
Brandon Mitchell was selected No. 59 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/brandon-mitchell.
What college did Brandon Mitchell play for?
Brandon Mitchell played college football at Texas A&M in the SEC. See every Texas A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-a-m-aggies.
How did Brandon Mitchell's NFL career turn out?
96 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/brandon-mitchell.