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Day One of the 2024 NFL draft is in the books, and it was a historic night. Six quarterbacks were selected in the first 12 picks, and 23 offensive players were selected, the most ever. Baltimore was able to land one of the top cornerbacks on the …
Day One of the 2024 NFL draft is in the books, and it was a historic night. Six quarterbacks were selected in the first 12 picks, and 23 offensive players were selected, the most ever.
Baltimore was able to land one of the top cornerbacks on the board without trading up.
Rounds two and three will play out on Friday night, and the Eagles will have two picks in Round 2 and none in Round 3.
Here is our list of the best players on the board during day two of the NFL draft.
The Eagles picked cornerback Quinyon Mitchell in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Toldeo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft in Detroit on Thursday evening.
Mitchell (6-0, 195 pounds) turned heads at the NFL combine when he ran a 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds and bench-pressed 225 pounds 20 times. He had a breakout season in 2022 with 20 pass breakups and five interceptions, earning third-team All-American recognition and first-team All-MAC honors.
Last fall, Mitchell broke up 18 passes and grabbed another interception to bring his college totals to 46 career breakups and six interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns.
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has compared Mitchell to Steven Nelson, who was a third-round pick in the 2015 NFL draft. Draft Wire’s Jeff Risdon ranked Michell as the seventh-best player in this year’s class, above fellow cornerbacks Terrion Arnold (No. 11), Cooper DeJean (No. 15), Mike Sainristil (No. 22), Kool-Aid McKinstry (No. 26) and Nate Wiggins (No. 28).
Mitchell will turn 23 this summer ahead of his first NFL training camp.
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The Philadelphia Eagles selected Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the No. 22 overall pick in the NFL draft
The Eagles got their man, and Howie Roseman didn’t have to trade up for the best cornerback on the board, selecting Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell at No. 22 overall.
Mitchell is an outstanding athlete who makes plays with his burst and ball skills on the backend.
As an All-MAC cornerback and Bednarik Award nominee, Mitchell has had six interceptions and 37 pass breakups over the past two years.
#Eagles select Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell at No. 22 in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) April 26, 2024
Over the past two years, Mitchell has earned elite coverage grades with a dominating 35 forced incompletions, six interceptions, and eight dropped interceptions.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing A.J. Brown to a three-year, $96 million contract extension
A.J. Brown is now the highest paid wide receiver in NFL history after agreeing to a new three-year, $96 million extension with the Eagles.
Another WR deal in Philadelphia: Eagles and Pro-Bowl WR A.J. Brown reached agreement on a 3-year, $96 million extension that includes $84 million guaranteed, per sources. The $32 million is the highest per-year average for any WR.
Tory Dandy negotiated and confirmed the deal. pic.twitter.com/yv1U7T8WAM
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2024
Brown had an Eagles receiver record 106 catches for 1,456 yards and seven touchdowns last season, while his running mate DeVonta Smith logged 81 catches for 1,066 yards and seven touchdowns.
Philadelphia has now signed Jordan Mailata, Landon Dickerson, Smith, Brown, and Jake Elliott to contract extensions that will keep the Eagles’ core together for years to come.
Brandon Graham will be the Eagles legend that announces Philadelphia’s Day 2 picks during the 2024 NFL Draft from his hometown of Detroit
Brandon Graham is heading home. The Eagles star is returning to Detroit as one of 32 legends or current players who’ll introduce Day 2 and 3 picks.
The NFL announced the move on Thursday, just hours before the start of Round 1.
Brandon Graham will announce the Eagles' second-round picks (currently slated as Nos. 50 and 53) on Friday in his hometown.
Of course, the Eagles could make moves. But Graham gets to go back to Detroit, have a Coney Dog (his favorite back home), and introduce Eagles fans to his…
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) April 25, 2024
In the NFL’s continuous effort to connect the game’s greats with the next generation of stars, NFL Legends and active players will add to the excitement of the 2024 NFL Draft by announcing various selections and participating in festivities in Detroit.
Pro Football Hall of Famers Isaac Bruce, Darrell Green, Calvin Johnson, Warren Moon and Barry Sanders are among the Legends in attendance to announce selections for the NFL Draft.
Graham is set to play his 15th and final NFL season, and the native of Detroit will get to honor his current team during the draft in his hometown.
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DeVonta Smith advocating to the Eagles to add more ‘Bama players in 2024 NFL draft
At this point, the Philadelphia Eagles are just a combination of the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide with Jalen Hurts, Landon Dickerson and DeVonta Smith already on their 53-man roster, as well as a bunch of former Bulldogs. All three of those guys have each signed massive long-term deals with the organization within the last year and are highly respected inside the building.
Former Heisman Trophy winner [autotag]DeVonta Smith[/autotag] wants to keep the Alabama bloodline this year as he is advocating for the Eagles to use their first-round pick on cornerback [autotag]Terrion Arnold[/autotag].
When asked about the idea of the Eagles potentially moving up to draft him, Arnold said Smitty was advocating for him saying, “If you want the best cornerback, you need to go get Terrion.” As of right now, the Eagles hold the No. 22 overall pick in the draft, so if they want to be in the Arnold sweepstakes they will probably need to make a move up.
Going into the 2023 college football season, most of the eyes were on Kool-Aid McKinstry as the No. 1 corner in the country. However, it was Arnold who had the massive statistical year with 63 total tackles, 12 passes defended, five interceptions and a forced fumble that likely jumped McKinstry to be the first corner taken off tonight’s board. It will be fun to see if the Eagles continue to tap into that Alabama tap line this evening.
𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: #Eagles WR DeVonta Smith endorses fellow Alabama CB Terrion Arnold. Arnold had this to say:
“DeVonta was like, if you want to get the best cornerback, you need to get Terrion.” pic.twitter.com/KFpGBkLmQl
— The Swoop Scoops (@TheSwoopScoops) April 24, 2024
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The final 2024 NFL Mock Draft from Lions Wire’s Russell Brown predicts 4 trades with 5 quarterbacks drafted in the first round
It’s the best weekend of the year! I cannot wait to get to Downtown Detroit to walk the city, do radio and talk with all of the great fans in the NFL. It’s been great going through the draft process to figure out which players go to each team.
Over the last two drafts (2022 and 2023), there’s only been a total of 3 trades occurring on the day of each draft. In this draft, I predict that we’ll see 4 trades and 5 quarterbacks selected in the first round. Let’s take a look at which players go where in the 2024 NFL Draft!
This one has been evident for months now. Especially after the Bears traded Justin Fields to the Steelers, there’s no bigger need for Chicago than to get this pick right. One of the top players in the draft and to me, the best quarterback in the draft, Caleb Williams is the pick.
Whether it’s unclear which quarterback the Commanders prefer, one thing we do know is that they seem likely to keep this pick. With that, I think the quarterback that makes the most sense is Jayden Daniels. His touch downfield is great and his mobility is even better. He’ll be a weapon for offensive coordinators and it would be a wise choice for the Commanders to tap into his potential and his skill-set.
For weeks I’ve had Drake Maye penciled into this spot so my guess is as good as yours, folks. Also, would the Patriots really trade back to salvage their opportunity for potentially their next signal caller? Their roster is bad and they sure could use a left tackle but I’ll have them stay at this spot despite the trade talk. With that, I think Maye is a good selection to jump start their new regime in Foxborough.
Even though it’s fun to predict a trade back scenario for the Cardinals, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to pass on the best player in the draft. After all, the Cardinals have 6 picks in the top-100 and that includes two selections in the first round. They can get aggressive later in the draft but for now, they should stay put and take Harrison Jr., to give quarterback Kyler Murray a true number one receiver.
I’ve gone back and forth about a trade down with the Vikings and other teams but I just can’t see it happening right now. With that, we all know that Jim Harbaugh loves the offensive line and wants to run the football. Protecting Justin Herbert is a wise plan for Harbaugh as well so this selection makes sense. Part of me considered J.C. Latham in this spot as I’ve had multiple sources tell me that “Harbaugh loves him.” However, I think they’ll stick with the best tackle in the draft. Alt is athletic enough to play left or right tackle for the Chargers.
It’s no secret that the Giants have been researching the quarterbacks in this draft. I’d be somewhat surprised if they took Michael Penix Jr., in this spot but I guess anything is possible. Meanwhile, it sounds like they’re “off” on McCarthy. That said, I think Rome Odunze is just a home run pick for the Giants because he’s different from most receivers they have on the roster. They pass on the signal caller and reassess the draft board on day two.
If Joe Alt is here, I think it’s a sprint to the podium spot for the Titans. With him gone, I think the Titans could pivot to Malik Nabers or one of the defensive players but ultimately, they need to ensure that Will Levis is well protected. J.C. Latham is a good athlete for his size and has some of the strongest hands of any tackle in the class.
There’s been speculation that Nabers could be the first WR off the board. If he’s not, I think he falls right into this 8 or 9 range. There could be a deal that occurs from the Buffalo Bills or even the Los Angeles Rams but I think the Colts make sense by taking full advantage of quarterback Anthony Richardson being on a rookie deal. Adding Nabers gives them legit playmakers all over the field and makes them one of the more fun offenses in the league.
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I could see Dallas Turner or Brock Bowers in this spot but ultimately, I think this would be a terrific addition for the Bears. As much as I like Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens in the middle of their defensive line, Murphy provides more as a pass-rusher and a run defender. He could be a plug-and-play starter to help prevent the potential threats that the offenses in the NFC North present.
Went back and forth for about a week between Bowers and Fuaga but ultimately, I landed on Fuaga. That was the player that the Jets fell in love with at the Senior Bowl and with Joe Douglas being an offensive line guy, this just makes sense. This gives them guard and tackle flexibility to start the season and if anything were to happen with Tyron Smith or Morgan Moses, I think Fuaga can slide right into a starting tackle role for the Jets.
I could see the Vikings getting antsy and moving up but the more I talk with those connected to the Vikings, the thought is that they will keep the 11th and 23rd overall picks. With that, McCarthy falls right into the Vikings lap and they take their quarterback of the future. I think McCarthy is a great fit for Kevin O’Connell’s offense and him having Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison should bode well for his success.
It wouldn’t surprise me if a team moved up for a pass-catcher or a cornerback in this spot. That said, Dallas Turner would be the best player available for the Broncos and that’s exactly what this team needs to do currently. Take the best player available and figure out who’s playing quarterback later.
Similar to the Broncos, the Raiders just need to add good football players. Despite the connections and interest in Michael Penix Jr, I think the Raiders will be interested in an offensive tackle such as Troy Fautanu. He’s athletic enough to play anywhere on the offensive line and certainly has the arm length necessary to play tackle.
There could be a scenario where Fashanu is off the board in this spot but ultimately, he ends up falling in the lap of the Saints. We all know about the left and right tackle needs for the Saints due to concerns of Ryan Ramczyk’s knee. With that, Fashanu should be a plug-and-play starter at either tackle position with great length and ability to anchor consistently.
Fatu or Turner are real possibilities at 8th overall but with the Colts projected to move up, the Falcons are able to acquire additional capital and still get their guy. Latu is the best pure pass rusher in this draft and the only hold up for him to be locked into the top-10 is the medical concerns with his neck.
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For the last two days, we continuously hear about the Eagles having interest in a cornerback. The name that continues to be mentioned is Quinyon Mitchell and it’s easy to see why any team needing help at cornerback would have him at the top of their board. This could be a smoke screen to force other teams to draft a cornerback so a pass-catcher or offensive tackle gets within the reaching distance of the Eagles. For now, they add Mitchell to their secondary as he’s got some of the click-and-close ability of any cornerback we’ve seen in awhile.
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It’ll be interesting where teams value Arnold as he’s a bit of a “wild man” with his lower body technique. However, his physicality and praise from Nick Saban won’t go unnoticed from NFL decision makers. The Jaguars need help on the perimeter and with teams like the Texans and Colts getting better on offense, this defense needs to stop the bleeding.
Where does Bowers fit in the first round? If it’s not the Bears at 9 or Jets at 10, it feels like he slips outside of the top-15. Especially if the Colts trade up for a receiver. So with that, the Bowers’ fall stops here. By adding Bowers, the Bengals give themselves a legitimate receiving threat and it allows them to use their other tight end, Drew Sample in more of a blocking role while in max protection to keep Joe Burrow upright. That’s exactly what the LSU Tigers did with Burrow in college and it would be wise to consider it here for the Bengals.
Could we see Amarius Mims in this spot? It could happen and one name that’s been mentioned is Chop Robinson. However, Jared Verse is a top-15 player in this draft and he’d be a great fit for a defensive line that just lost Aaron Donald. Verse may not be an interior player but he should be able to align in multiple spots while having the speed-to-power needed to disrupt the pocket.
Sure feels like the Steelers have been connected to interior offensive lineman for much of the draft process. Preferably a center. With Barton staring them in the face, this just feels like a player they would take and we’d watch him carve out a starting role for the next 10-to-12 years in black and gold. Barton is a strong run blocker that looks to finish those blocks consistently and he’s athletic enough to play anywhere needed for the Steelers.
The two most common names brought to my attention for the Dolphins are Verse and Worthy. With Verse gone, the Dolphins select Worthy here and it makes all the sense in the world. Their offense already has one of the most explosive players in the league with Tyreek Hill and by adding Worthy, this just helps this offense take another step. There’s a lot of holes on the roster so I wouldn’t rule out a trade down with a team like the Cardinals but for now, they stay put and add another playmaker to their offense.
This would be a perfect scenario for the Seahawks as they get additional draft capital and a player I’d have them take at 16th overall. Dejean just fits what Mike Macdonald could use for his defense with the cover 3 and quarters coverage that he runs. Dejean could play cornerback or safety and would be able to contribute on special teams as a returner.
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If the Vikings keep the 23rd overall pick, I think they end up landing on a defensive player like Darius Robinson or Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton. Reason I mention Robinson is because at the Senior Bowl two years ago, I heard Brian Flores just talking about the speed-to-power that Derrick Hall had and I could see the same thing about Robinson. That said, I think Newton is a first round type of player and he’d be a great addition to the Vikings bone thin interior defensive line. Newton has quick hands and he shows a good motor in run support.
The Cowboys draft plan should be about adding talent to their offensive line and a running back. With no running back worthy of a first round selection, Tyler Guyton is the player that makes a lot of sense for Dallas. They need a starting right tackle and if Guyton can stay healthy, he can certainly be that type of player at some point as a rookie. He’s got a great first step and there’s plenty of power behind his hands.
To me, this would be the best landing spot for Mims in the first round. He could sit behind Zach Tom for a season, if needed or he could play right tackle as Tom moves inside to guard or center. There’s been discussions of Tom making that move so while Mims is a bit of a project due to only starting 7 games in college, he’s incredibly athletic for a player of his size. Protecting Jordan Love and keeping the Packers offense flowing should be a top priority.
While I don’t view Chop Robinson as a first round player, I can still see why teams would value him. Meanwhile, I’ve heard that he’s interviewed incredibly well. The Bucs would be thrilled to add his first step explosiveness to the mix of Joe Tyron-Shoyinka, Yaya Diaby and Randy Gregory. With Robinson, he’ll need to get home more consistently versus the pass and become more consistent against the run but this would be a good landing spot for him in the first round.
Like I mentioned with the Dolphins pick, I could see the Cardinals moving up from the 27th overall pick rather than moving down from the 4th overall pick. That said, I’ll keep them here to take Nate Wiggins. He does struggle as a tackler but his long speed, effort and press-man ability is worthy of a first round pick.
Every mock draft that I’ve done, I struggle on where to place Brian Thomas Jr from LSU. In this spot, he falls in the lap of the Bills and that’s mostly because I could see them considering a move up for him. He’s a player that I’ve labeled as the “slot fade king” and with his vertical ability, he seems destined to catch touchdown passes from Josh Allen.
There’s been a lot of buzz around Patrick Paul from Houston as a first round pick and I do wonder if the Lions are one of the teams that are interested in him. But one of the worst kept secrets in this draft is the Commanders using their draft capital to get back into the first round for offensive line help. One player they’ve met with is Jordan Morgan from Arizona and he’s a player with 32 ⅞” arms so a move to guard could happen. But the Commanders move up and try him at tackle to protect their new franchise quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
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I’m still a firm believer that Christian Haynes could be the pick in this spot. We’ll see if that happens or not but with Kool-Aid McKinstry available, I think he’d be an ideal fit for the Ravens due to how well he plays in press-man and ability to tackle on the perimeter. Keep in mind, Ozzie Newsome may not be the general manager anymore but he’s still got a key role in the organization so I think that pipeline between the Ravens and Alabama players is a real thing.
The 49ers just feel like they’re in such a weird place as a team. There’s all types of connections to them moving on from one of their receivers but it’s unclear if they actually do. With that, I think they’d be more than happy to trade out of this spot and let a team like the Raiders jump up and get their quarterback of the future.
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There could be a real connection with Kingsley Suamatia here, especially with Andy Reid playing at BYU back in the day. However, the Chiefs traded away one of their best defensive players in L’Jarius Sneed and I think that may force the Chiefs to take a corner sooner rather than later. Sainristil is just a playmaker that is always around the football and he can play inside or outside for a defense. Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo would know exactly how to use him for his defense.
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers spent a year out of the NFL, but now he’s back after being reinstated by Commissioner Roger Goodell.
The Eagles didn’t add an outside cornerback during the free agent frenzy. Still, Howie Roseman wasn’t bothered because the talented GM had a potential star stashed on the reserve/suspended list.
Philadelphia always looks to add talent, and last August, the Eagles signed cornerback/return specialist Isaiah Rodgers, who had been suspended indefinitely for violating the league’s gambling policy.
Eagles have signed CB Isaiah Rodgers, who was subsequently placed on the Reserve/Suspended list and Waived DT Noah Elliss with an injury settlement. pic.twitter.com/ArE3Iew44W
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 28, 2023
The NFL suspended Rodgers in June, and the Colts subsequently waived him.
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Rodgers spent a year out of the NFL, but now he’s back after being reinstated by Commissioner Roger Goodell.
The NFL reinstated today #Eagles CB Isaiah Rodgers, who was suspended for the 2023 season for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. He may participate in all team activities, effective immediately.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 23, 2024
A 5-10, 176-pound cornerback, Rodgers was a sixth-round pick of the Colts out of UMass in 2020.
Rodgers appeared in 45 games (10 starts), logging 88 tackles, ten passes defended, and three interceptions.
A special teams standout, Rodgers became just the sixth rookie in Colts history to return a kickoff for a touchdown, earning PFWA All-Rookie honors during the 2022 season.
Rodgers has averaged 27.0 yards per kickoff return in his career and should flourish under the drastically new kickoff rules that will debut this fall.
The league’s review into tampering allegations against the Falcons and Eagles is ongoing and will not conclude this week during the draft
The Eagles and Falcons will both likely receive penalties for tampering during the NFL free agency period, but according to Adam Schefter, that resolution won’t happen before or during this weekend’s draft.
Cousins has admitted that he communicated with Atlanta’s athletic trainer and head of public relations before the NFL’s new league year.
The league’s review into tampering allegations against the Falcons and Eagles is ongoing and will not conclude this week, per the NFL.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 23, 2024
Cousins left the Minnesota Vikings to sign a four-year, $180 deal with the Atlanta Falcons, and Barkley left the New York Giants to join Philadelphia on a three-year, $37.8 million contract.
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During an interview prior to free agency, Barkley’s college head coach at Penn State, James Franklin, referenced the star running back and Eagles general manager Howie Roseman speaking on the phone during the legal tampering period.
Schefter previously reported that discipline is coming soon, with the punishment likely harsher for the Falcons, given Cousins’ on-the-record statement.
The Dolphins lost their 2023 first-round draft choice and a 2024 third-rounder for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton thrice from 2019 through 2022. Miami owner Stephen Ross was fined $1.5 million, and team vice chair and limited partner Bruce Beal received a $500,000 fine.
Kansas City lost their 2016 third-rounder and a 2017 sixth-round choice for tampering with former Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin in 2015. The Chiefs were hit with a $250,000 fine, and new head coach Andy Reid ($75,000) as well as then-general manager John Dorsey ($25,000) were also fined.
This Taylor Swift lyric could really be about Jason Kelce … right?
We’re all 99 percent sure that The Alchemy — the new Taylor Swift song from The Tortured Poets Department — is about Travis Kelce, with all kinds of winks and references to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end who also happens to be her boyfriend.
But what if there’s a shoutout in the lyrics to another Kelce? Specifically: what if it’s about Jason Kelce?
“Shirts off and your friends lift you up over their heads,” she sings. Now, that could be a painting of a typical athlete who wins something and gets carried. But the “shirts off” reference — along with “beer stickin’ to the floor” — has fans convinced it’s about Jason Kelce, who went shirtless to cheer on Travis in Buffalo earlier this year while consuming beer. Hmm!
Taylor saw this and was like, “yep this is the stuff of love songs!” #TheAlchemy #TSTTPD @JasonKelce pic.twitter.com/Cj1eueu8Es
— Samara Surface (@iwaitandhope) April 19, 2024
“shirts off and your friends lift you up over their heads” JASON KELCE WELCOME TO THE TAYLOR SWIFT SONGWRITING UNIVERSE pic.twitter.com/SdZAt8tzM1
— tourtured poets intern zoe (@redo13prophecy) April 19, 2024
“Shirts off and your friends lift you up over their heads” that’s the greatest shoutout to @JasonKelce ever!!! #TSTTPD #thealchemy pic.twitter.com/M3VUpYS16u
— The_Charming_Avenger (Taylor’s Version)🩵 (@Boeing74) April 19, 2024
Jason Kelce taking his shirt off during the Bills game got him into a Taylor song too 😭
— Sam (@shzott) April 19, 2024
