Earl Mitchell was drafted No. 81 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 130 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2010 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 17 · #81 overall
Earl Mitchell Arizona Draft
Earl Mitchell was drafted No. 81 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Arizona. 130 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #81
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2010
- NFL games
- 130
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2917th at Arizona
The pick
How Earl Mitchell came off the board in 2010.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Arizona
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 296 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 56.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
130 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 130
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2917th among Arizona picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1034% of career value
- Final season
- 20199 years after the draft
Around pick 81
Who came off the board on either side of Earl Mitchell.
Washington
Baylor
SMU · 2× Pro Bowl
Kentucky
Arizona in the 2010 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Arizona
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Earl Mitchell in the 2010 NFL Draft
Earl Mitchell is a Defensive tackle out of Arizona selected No. 81 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2010 NFL Draft. 130 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Arizona has produced 124 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 Earl Mitchell drafted?
Earl Mitchell was selected No. 81 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2010 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/earl-mitchell.
What college did Earl Mitchell play for?
Earl Mitchell played college football at Arizona in the Pac-10. See every Arizona draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-wildcats.
How did Earl Mitchell's NFL career turn out?
130 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2010/earl-mitchell.