Brian Keith Mitchell (born August 18, 1968) is a former American football running back and return specialist in the National Football League.
He was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round (130th overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft.
He played college football at University of Southwestern Louisiana where he was a quarterback.
Mitchell is considered one of the greatest return specialists in NFL history.Mitchell also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants.
He is currently second on the NFL's all-time list in all-purpose yardage with 23,330 yards, behind Jerry Rice.
He is also first all-time for combined yardage for a non-wide receiver.
His 13 special teams touchdowns are second in NFL history, behind Devin Hester, and his nine punt return touchdowns are third behind Eric Metcalf with 10, and Hester with 14.
Mitchell was ranked the second greatest specialist in NFL history by NFL Network's NFL Top 10 Return Aces.