Keith Mitchell, All-American and Pro Bowler linebacker, dead at 51
NFL Keith Mitchell, All-American and Pro Bowler linebacker, dead at 51 By Spencer Brod Published July 2, 2026, 8:37 p.m. Add The New York Post on Google Former Texas A&M All-American and Saints Pro Bowl linebacker Keith Mitchell, who was part of the school’s “Wrecking Crew” defense in the 1990s, has died, his college and family confirmed to KBTX on Thursday. Details surrounding the cause of his death haven’t been provided yet, but his family told KBTX that it was “sudden and unexpected.” Keith Mitchell of the Saints goes head to head against James Williams of the Bears during the game at Soldier Field.
- ▪NFL Keith Mitchell, All-American and Pro Bowler linebacker, dead at 51 By Spencer Brod Published July 2, 2026, 8:37 p.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google Former Texas A&M All-American and Saints Pro Bowl linebacker Keith Mitchell, who was part of the school’s “Wrecking Crew” defense in the 1990s, has died, his college and family confirmed to KBTX on Thursday.
- ▪Details surrounding the cause of his death haven’t been provided yet, but his family told KBTX that it was “sudden and unexpected.” Keith Mitchell of the Saints goes head to head against James Williams of the Bears during the game at Soldie
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