Eagles land top CB in 2024 NFL Draft, select Quinyon Mitchell at No. 22 overall

The Eagles landed the best corner prospect in this year’s draft class, and they didn’t have to trade up to get him.

With the No. 22 overall pick, Philadelphia selected Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell.

With the No. 22 overall pick in the 2024 @NFLDraft, the @Eagles select Quinyon Mitchell! @NewEraCap

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This marks the first time Howie Roseman has selected a CB in the first round and the first time the Eagles have done so since 2002.

Mitchell was widely regarded as the top CB in the draft with his 4.33 speed and sticky coverage. In 2023, he didn’t allow a single TD in 402 coverage snaps and recorded 15 pass breakups, tied for the most in the FBS.

The Eagles desperately needed speed in a secondary that ranked 30th in pass defense last season; they get tremendous value in Micthell.

Quinyon Mitchell Scouting Report via NFL.com

Mitchell possesses a gumbo of traits, with size, strength and speed filling up the pot. He’s built like a running back, tackles like a safety and has the ball skills of a cornerback.

Mitchell can play in a variety of coverages and was the clear-cut top cornerback at the Senior Bowl when working against the top receivers in practice.

While he needs to trace a more efficient path when hounding the route, his burst to close and physicality at the catch point could create tougher throwing windows for quarterbacks.

Mitchell’s traits, play demeanor and special-teams potential should make him attractive to teams in the market for CB help.

Eagles are selecting Toledo CB Quinyon Mitchell with the No. 22 pick, via @schultz_report pic.twitter.com/KL5sUDF2m1

— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) April 26, 2024

Mandatory Credit: Toledo Athletics