Overview
- Texas A&M athletics confirmed to local station KBTX that Keith Mitchell died at 51 and his family described the passing as "sudden and unexpected".
- The New Orleans Saints posted condolences and former teammates and fans have paid tribute to Mitchell since the announcement.
- Mitchell starred at Texas A&M in the mid-1990s as part of the "Wrecking Crew," finished with 34 college sacks, and made the Pro Bowl in 2000 for the New Orleans Saints.
- A spinal injury in 2003 ended Mitchell’s NFL career, after which he rebuilt his life as a yoga instructor, wellness coach and author of The Mindfulness Mastery Playbook in 2025.
- No medical cause has been made public and the family said they are awaiting additional answers while requesting privacy and prayers.