Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Football Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/07/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Oakley, California, USA |
Latest News about Joe Mixon
06/03/2026
The Houston Texans released Joe Mixon on March 6, 2026, after he missed the entire 2025 regular season due to an undisclosed foot injury. The team granted his request to be released with a non-football injury designation, making him a free agent for the first time in his career and saving $8 million on their 2026 salary cap.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Joseph Tyler Mixon |
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| Description | American professional football running back who is currently a free agent after being released by the Houston Texans in the National Football League (NFL). Previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'1" |
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| Weight | 220 lbs |
| Jersey Number | 28 |
| Position | Running Back |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Freedom High School, Oakley, California |
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| College | University of Oklahoma |
Family
| Parents | Alise and John Mixon |
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Career
| Current Team | Free Agent | ||||||||||||
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| Previous Teams | Houston Texans, Cincinnati Bengals | ||||||||||||
| Draft | 2017 NFL Draft, Round 2, Pick 48 by Cincinnati Bengals | ||||||||||||
| NFL Experience | 9 years | ||||||||||||
| College Achievements | First-team All-Big 12 player in 2016 | ||||||||||||
| Pro Bowl | Selected after 2021 season, Selected after 2022 season | ||||||||||||
| Notable Stats |
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| Leadership | Served as team captain for three consecutive seasons with Bengals |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/joemixon28/ | |
| https://twitter.com/joemixon28 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born and raised in Oakley, California, east/northeast of San Francisco and Oakland | |
| 2. Played both football and basketball at Freedom High School | |
| 3. Rushed for more than 4,200 yards in three high school seasons | |
| 4. Redshirt Sophomore at University of Oklahoma in 2016 | |
| 5. Ranks third in OU history in career receiving yards by a running back (894) and fourth in career receptions by a running back (65) | |
| 6. 2014 U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection | |
| 7. Named 2013 second-team All-USA by USA Today |