Mickey Pimentel

Mickey Pimentel (born March 29, 1985 in San Diego, California) is an American football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at California.

Pimentel has also been a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Early years
Pimentel attended Marian Catholic High School in San Diego, California and was a student and a letterman in football and basketball. In football, as a senior, he led his team to the League Championship and was named the South Bay League's Defensive Player of the Year. In basketball, as a senior, he was named the South Bay League Player of the Year.

Carolina Panthers
Pimentel signed a free agent contract with the National Football League Carolina Panthers in May, 2007. He was waived on September 1, 2007.

Kansas City Chiefs
Pimentel remained unsigned until December 12, when he was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived by the team on May 7, 2008.

Atlanta Falcons
On August 6, 2008, Pimentel was signed by the Atlanta Falcons a day after linebacker Robert James was waived/injured.