It was a bit of a surprise during the 2024 NFL Draft when Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell fell all the way down to the 22nd overall pick to the Philadelphia Eagles as he was projected to go as high as within the first 10 picks. So far however it has been a match made in heaven for Mitchell and the Eagles as the rookie has been one of the top rated corners within the league.
Eagles rookie CB Quinyon Mitchell in his first 6 NFL games:
▪️ 48.3 comp% allowed (14 rec on 29 targets)
▪️ 197 yards allowed (155 air yards, 42 YAC)
▪️ 0 TD allowed
▪️ 70.6 QB rating allowed
▪️ 6 passes defended
▪️ 24 tackles / 2 missed tackles
▪️ 97% of snaps played🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/V1iQtGhDdk
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) October 21, 2024
Through Mitchell’s first 6 games of the season he has been impressive, shutting down top receivers–including fellow rookie star Malik Nabers. Quarterbacks have thrown Mitchell’s way 29 times but he has only allowed 14 completions for just 197 yards through the air. When targeting Mitchell, quarterbacks on the season average an abysmal 70.6 rating and have yet to find a touchdown against him.
Here’s the rep without the scoreboard blocking it. Love seeing Quinyon Mitchell be THIS physical, especially on great players. #Eagles https://t.co/MOz5L4DPRq pic.twitter.com/vIdcrkokPI
— Jake Rabadi (@JakeRabadiNFL) October 21, 2024
Mitchell has played a large part in the secondary resurgence in Philadelphia and has quickly established himself as one of, if not the best defensive back on the team. Mitchell’s physical play style, length, and instincts are going to serve him well as he develops further and it’s scary to think what he could become behind a ferocious Eagles’ defensive line.