Mitchell was drafted in the 1994 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round. He won Super Bowl XXIX in his rookie season with the 49ers. He played three more seasons with the 49ers.
Mitchell was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1994 NFL Draft, marking the beginning of his career. He contributed to the team's victory in Super Bowl XXIX and continued playing for the 49ers over the next few years.