79  Kevin Mitchell
	Class: Sophomore Hometown: Winston, Ga. High School: Alexander Height / Weight: 6-6 / 296 Position: Offensive Guard Experience: 1L

Opens preseason work as the backup left guard behind senior Stuart Hines ... Saw his first game action last season, both on special teams and as a reserve guard ... Moved to guard in spring 2010 after redshirting as an offensive tackle in 2009 ... Very athletic for a player his size, which enables him to handle the agility needed to play guard.

2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in nine games for the Wildcats, mostly on special teams, coming in as a big body up front on field goals and extra points ... Also has played as a reserve guard.

2009 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: First-team all-state for Georgia Class AAAA by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution ... Good athlete for a player his size, as he has been timed just under 5.0 seconds in the 40-yard dash ... Three-year starter at Alexander HS in Douglasville, Ga. ... Started at tight end as a sophomore, tackle as a junior and guard as a senior ... Also got some playing time in the defensive line ... Two-year selection to the All-Douglas County team ...Coached by Kenny Palmer ... "Kevin has great feet and great speed for a player his size," Palmer said. "He's a hard worker who will develop into an SEC player." ... Played center for the school's basketball team.

Personal: Born in Douglasville, Ga. ... Son of Jack and Cheryl Mitchell ... Currently enrolled in undergraduate studies.