The Ottawa Redblacks signed defensive lineman DaMarcus Mitchell to the practice squad on Monday.
DeMarcus Mitchell is six foot two and weighs 256 pounds. The 27-year-old from Thibodaux, Louisiana, was drafted by the Dallas Renegades in the 2026 UFL Draft. In 2026, he made nine tackles (5 solos, 4 assists), three tackles for loss, three sacks, and one forced fumble in 10 games.
The New England Patriots signed Mitchell as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and spent the season on their practice squad. He made one tackle (1 solo) in one preseason game for the New England Patriots in 2023. Mitchell also had a brief stint with the Seattle Seahawks.
Mitchell signed with the Birmingham Stallions on December 23, 2023. In 2024, Mitchell made 8 tackles (5 solos, 3 assists), two tackles for loss, and one sack in 5 games.
He did not play in the playoffs when the Stallions won the UFL Championship 25-0 over the San Antonio Brahmas. The Stallions re-signed Mitchell on August 27, 2024. Birmingham released him on January 27, 2025.
The Memphis Showboats signed Mitchell on January 30, 2025. In 2025, Mitchell made four tackles (1 solo, 3 assists) and one forced fumble in four games. The Showboats released him on May 19, 2025.
Collegiately, Mitchell played two seasons at Southwest Mississippi Community College (2018-19) with 71 tackles (30 solos, 71 assists), 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, two interceptions for 51 yards, one forced fumble, one pass breakup, one blocked punt, 12 carries for 57 yards, seven catches for 73 yards, one touchdown, and two punt returns for 25 yards in 18 games for the Bears.
Then, he transferred to Purdue (2020-21) with 59 tackles (38 solos, 21 assists), 13 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, four pass breakups, and three forced fumbles in 18 games for the Boilermakers.
