New Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell will play a pivotal role in the future of the team's secondary. His mindset is something that he hopes propels him to being a future contributor to the team.
Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell poses after being chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 22nd overall pick during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
That confidence was also a reason why the Eagles selected him with the 22nd overall pick Thursday night during the first-round round of the. Mitchell touted as one of the best cornerbacks in this year’s draft class, fell down the board as teams at the top began to focus on the offensive side of the ball.
In his junior season at Toledo, Mitchell had an interception, 18 pass breakups, 41 tackles, and two tackles for loss, showcasing not only his ability to be disruptive and limit opposing receivers downfield but also his willingness to help in the run game. Mitchell appears destined to play on the outside in the future, spots currently occupied by Darius Slay and, Mitchell spent 677 snaps as an outside cornerback compared to 55 in the slot.
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