I Had to Work to Read - Malcolm Mitchell

Malcolm Mitchell is a native of Valdosta, Georgia. As a high school senior, he was an Under Armour All-American and went on to finish in the top ten all time receivers during his playing career at the University of Georgia (UGA). While a student athlete, Malcolm was recognized as the National Captain of the Allstate Good Works Team for his frequent visits to elementary schools to read to students and talk about literacy, the first student ever at UGA to win this Honor. He also received the National Haier Achievement Award for his success beyond athletics. Additionally, Malcolm was the recipient of the Atlanta Sports Council Community Service Award, the Georgia Chapter of the National College Football Hall of Fame Jack Turner Award, and the UGA Student Athlete of the Year Award. He graduated in December 2015 from the University of Georgia with a degree in Communications.

[@Martialstony]

I WILL NEVER forget you Mitchell. This WR was going to be a Brady Fav but injures career. Great performance when it matter

[@tanzykilcrease8428]

I love this! I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Malcolm's story from him at a conference. Keep making a difference!

[@MommaHub1966]

I love you Malcolm

[@jeffallen6754]

DGD

[@dcarsondavis]

As nice as the story is don't overlook the fact that he was admitted to a major university with such a limited reading ability. And he was only admitted because he could play football.

[@admashburn2543]

And thank God for it. Look at how his life was changed. What was the alternative?

[@dcarsondavis]

@@admashburn2543 But tons of other students would have never been admitted. They only cared because he helped win football games.