Mel Mitchell was drafted No. 150 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Western Kentucky. 54 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #150
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 54
- Career AV
- 47th at Western Kentucky
The pick
How Mel Mitchell came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
54 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 54
- Career approximate value
- 47th among Western Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 375% of career value
- Final season
- 20075 years after the draft
Around pick 150
Who came off the board on either side of Mel Mitchell.
Colorado State
Alabama
Akron
Wisconsin
Western Kentucky in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Western Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mel Mitchell in the 2002 NFL Draft
Mel Mitchell is a Defensive back out of Western Kentucky selected No. 150 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 NFL Draft. 54 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Western Kentucky has produced 26 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 Mel Mitchell drafted?
Mel Mitchell was selected No. 150 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/mel-mitchell.
What college did Mel Mitchell play for?
Mel Mitchell played college football at Western Kentucky in the Conference USA. See every Western Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-kentucky-hilltoppers.
How did Mel Mitchell's NFL career turn out?
54 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/mel-mitchell.