Khalif Mitchell

Quick Facts

Full Name	Khalif Mitchell
Date Of Birth	Apr 7, 1985(1985-04-07)
Age	39
Birthplace	Virginia Beach
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia Beach
Horoscope	Taurus

Khalif Mitchell Biography

Khalif Mitchell is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on April 7, 1985 in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, United States. Khalif Quadree Mitchell (born April 7, 1985) is a professional Canadian football and American Football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He has played for the B.C. Lions, Toronto Argonauts in the CFL and San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. In 2011, he won a Grey Cup with the BC Lions. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2009 and released in 2010.

Mitchell was suspended by the CFL on July 23, 2012, for two games without pay after he violently hyperextended the arm of Edmonton Eskimos offensive lineman Simeon Rottier. After another game, the league also fined him an unspecified amount for making a number of throat-slashing gestures.

On April 2, 2013, the BC Lions traded Mitchell to the Toronto Argonauts for defensive end Adrian Awasom and the rights to an unnamed negotiation list player. Not long after the trade Mitchell began voicing his displeasure with being traded to Toronto. He announced that he would not be attending the Argonauts training camp scheduled to begin on June 1, 2013. Mitchell wanted to be traded to Calgary or Edmonton, or have the trade between the Lions and Argos reversed and have the Lions release him. His future with the Argos was surrounded in uncertainty.

Despite rumors Mitchell would sign with an NFL franchise for the 2014 season, Mitchell signed a contract with the BC Lions of the CFL on May 6, 2014. Mitchell did not have a significant impact on the Lions defense during the 2014 season. He finished the season with only 9 tackles and 1 sack. Following the season he was not re-signed by the Lions, and became a free-agent on February 10, 2015.

Mitchell caused a controversy for what were understood as racist remarks offensive to people of Chinese descent that he made on Twitter regarding the 2012 US Presidential election debate between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. Michell was suspended for one game for his remarks, and fined an undisclosed amount of money. His problems started when he tweeted “My Teamate [sic?] said who I think Won the debate. I said the American Ppl. Cause if they watched carefully BOTH OF THEM Hide Money with the Chinks”. He later explained “So I Never knew “Chink” was racist. I def. meant no harm. I was referring to Obama & Romney putting their personal trust in Chinese Banks.”

Khalif Mitchell Net Worth

Khalif Mitchell is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Khalif Mitchell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Mitchell was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2009. He was waived on September 5, and subsequently signed to the practice squad on September 6. He was released from the practice squad on September 8 and later re-signed to the practice squad on October 13. He was released in early September 2010.

Mitchell was signed by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League on September 21, 2010. He was added to the team’s 46-man playing roster as a nose tackle, and activated to the team’s 42-man game day roster against the Calgary Stampeders for September 25. With limited playing time in the 2010 CFL season Mitchell only recorded 6 tackles. In Mitchell’s second year in the league he earned 2011 CFL All-Star honors with 33 tackles and 6 sacks. In 2011, he won the 99th Grey Cup while playing for the Lions. He re-signed with the BC Lions on January 16, 2012.

Mitchell changed his mind and was present for mandatory training camp at the start of June 2013. TSN sports reporter Farhan Lalji reported that Mitchell agreed to play the 2013 season with the Argos, under the condition that he be released following the season to pursue employment in the NFL.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Khalif Mitchell height 6 ft 0 in Khalif weight 315  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Khalif Mitchell Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Khalif Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Khalif Mitchell celebrates birthday on April 7 of every year.

Top Facts about Khalif Mitchell

1. Khalif Mitchell is a former American football defensive tackle.
2. He was born on October 3, 1985 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
3. Mitchell played college football at East Carolina University.
4. He was drafted by the BC Lions in the third round of the 2010 CFL Draft.
5. Mitchell won a Grey Cup championship with the Lions in 2011.
6. He signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2012 but was released before playing a game.
7. Mitchell returned to the CFL and played for various teams until his retirement in 2018.
8. He was known for his aggressive play style and controversial on-field incidents.
9. In total, Mitchell recorded 121 tackles and 32 sacks during his CFL career.
10. He currently works as a personal trainer and motivational speaker.