Eagles officially sign CB Quinyon Mitchell to rookie contract, wrap up 2024 draft class

The Eagles have officially signed their entire 2024 draft class, announcing the rookie deal for first-round CB Quinyon Mitchell on Thursday.

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— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 6, 2024

Mitchell’s rookie contract is a four-year deal with the traditional fifth-year option.

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 got 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.

Mitchell has already brought that competitive spirit to his teammates, playfully calling A.J. Brown’s route trash during training camp. The Eagles seemed to be lacking that edge last season; Mitchell and Cooper DeJean will help restore it in 2024.

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

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