rangy, veteran Oregon State safety with a nose for the moment
In the 2011 season, Lance Mitchell emerged as a dependable, high-motor safety for Oregon State, earning Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week honors after a seven-tackle performance that also included a fumble recovery, interception, and pass breakup. He had already built a reputation as a playmaker in the secondary, with 29 career starts and 26 straight at one point, plus special-teams value and strong tackling from his early years. What makes him appealing: size, experience, and a physical edge that shows up in big games.
