Darin Mitchell

	Class: Senior
	Hometown: Jonesboro, GA
	High School: Lovejoy

	Height / Weight: 6-3 / 290
	Position: Offensive Guard
	Birthdate: 01/20/1983

A veteran offensive lineman whose role should expand this year ... has spent his career to this point as a reserve guard, but will be looked to for more playing time this season ... earned his first monogram in 2003 ... is explosive off the line and a good trap blocker ... has strong hands and good feet ... versatile lineman who can play either guard position.

2003 (JUNIOR): Played in seven games (six on the offensive line) and made one start (Michigan State) ... played both guard positions over the course of the season ... made his first appearance of the season against Michigan ... first career start was at right guard versus Michigan State in place of injured Sean Milligan ... played a career-high 18:56 versus Michigan State ... made three special teams appearances against Boston College ... played at right guard versus Florida State and Stanford ... played 45:23 and made six special teams appearances on the season.

2002 (SOPHOMORE): Played in one game (Rutgers) during the 2002 season ... played 1:59 of that contest.

2001 (FRESHMAN): Did not see action as rookie offensive lineman in 2001.

HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Lovejoy High School in Lovejoy, Ga. ... first-team selection on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Georgia Class 5A all-state team ... helped lead team to a 7-3 record in 2000 and a 10-0 regular-season mark (first unbeaten season in Lovejoy history) and second round of state playoffs as a junior in 1999, earning all-region honors ... helped the 1998 team to playoffs for the first time ... a PrepStar All-America selection who was rated the 21st best player in Georgia by SuperPrep ... a three-year starter who was a two-time all-region pick and a two-time all-county selection ... also played linebacker on defense ... captain of the team as a senior ... selected for the Georgia-Florida prep all-star game ... earned three letters as a center in basketball ... full name is Darin Wayne Mitchell ... older of two children ... born Jan. 20, 1983 in Atlanta ... enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, majoring in marketing.