Mitchell Selected in Second Round of the NFL Draft

Former Highlands great Michael Mitchell was selected in the second round of the 2009 National Football League (NFL) draft by the Oakland Raiders on April 25. The Raiders selected Mitchell with the 15th pick of the second round (47th pick overall). Mitchell, who starred on Highlands' 2004 state championship team his senior year, played safety for Ohio University.

Two Highlands Alumni Preparing for the Upcoming NFL Draft

Two Highlands High School alumni, Sean Sester (Highlands Class of 2004) and Mike Mitchell (Highlands Class of 2005) are preparing for the 2009 National Football League (NFL) draft, held on April 25-26. Sester played offensive tackle for Purdue University, while Mitchell played safety for Ohio University. Both were outstanding football players for the Bluebirds.