Stump Mitchell

Stump Mitchell
	Mitchell in 2019
University of West Georgia Wolves
Position:	Running backs coach
Personal information
Born:	March 15, 1959; Saint Marys, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:	188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:	Camden County; (Kingsland, Georgia)
College:	The Citadel
NFL draft:	1981: 9th round, 226th pick
Career history
As a player:
	St. Louis / Phoenix Cardinals (1981–1989); Kansas City Chiefs (1991); Arizona Rattlers (1993);
As a coach:
	San Antonio Riders (1992); Assistant; Casa Grande Union HS (AZ) (1993–1994); Head coach; Morgan State (1995); Assistant head coach & offensive coordinator; Morgan State (1996–1998); Head coach; Seattle Seahawks (1999–2007); Running backs coach; Washington Redskins (2008–2009); Assistant head coach & running backs coach; Southern (2010–2012); Head coach; Arizona Cardinals (2013–2016); Running backs coach; New York Jets (2017–2018); Running backs coach; Cleveland Browns (2019–2023); Running backs coach; West Georgia (2025–present) ; Running backs coach;
Career highlights and awards
	NFL kickoff return yards leader (1981); Third-team All-American (1980); Southern Conference Player of the Year (1980); South Carolina Amateur Athlete of the Year (1980); Member, The Citadel Athletic Hall of Fame; The Citadel Bulldogs Jersey No. 35 retired;
Head coaching record
Career:	14–42 (college)
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lyvonia Albert "Stump" Mitchell (born March 15, 1959) is an American football coach and former player who currently serves as the running backs coach for the West Georgia Wolves. He previously served in the same role for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He served as head football coach at Morgan State University from 1996 to 1998 and Southern University from 2010 to 2012, compiling an overall college football record of 14–42. Mitchell played collegiately at The Citadel and thereafter was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a running back and return specialist for the Cardinals from 1981 to 1989.