For Philadelphia to take care of one of the Eagles’ most pressing requirements, this board fit the bill.
When it comes to the NFL Draft, you never say never.
The notion that the Philadelphia Eagles (-1.5) Should Bet $10 on PHI to Beat GB at this time last year:
$18.47 Victory by 1.5:
$18.93 To Lose: It seemed like fan fiction that both Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith could be at $19.80 in the first round.
Therefore, we shouldn’t completely rule out the chance that the Birds select Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the 22nd overall choice.
Not likely? Yes. Unthinkable? Not exactly, particularly if he slides to a place where trading up is still feasible.
In the yearly NFL writers mock draft held by SB Nation, Mitchell was let to slide to Philly due to mistakes made by all.
THE FIT
Cornerback is an apparent necessity for the Eagles.
James Bradberry is expected to be classified as a post-June 1 cut, but he is still on the roster as of right now. He may still be around, but that doesn’t mean the Eagles won’t cut him before Week 1. Mitchell can enter the game and challenge players like Darius Slay’s opposite starting cornerback, Bradberry, Kelee Ringo, and Eli Ricks.
Mitchell is a great backup option and a potential successor even if he doesn’t get the start. Considering his background as nickel cornerback, he might also see some action there.
BULL PRODUCTION
In other words, Mitchell manages to gain hold of the football.
Before adding another in 2023, he recorded five interceptions in 2022. Mitchell also recorded an absurd 37 passes defensed in the previous two years.
Given that Mitchell participated in the MAC, some have expressed concerns about the calibre of competition. And Howie Roseman might have a good reason to be annoyed by it. However, the Eagles are proud of their Senior Bowl performers, and Mitchell looked great in Mobile, Alabama, playing against the best players in college football.
REPORT ON SCOUTING
Through Lance Zierlein of NFL.com:
Mitchell is a stew of attributes, with strength, size, and quickness making up the majority of his package. He possesses the frame of a running back, the tackle power of a safety, and the ball handling ability of a cornerback. Playing against the best receivers in practice, Mitchell proved to be the undisputed best cornerback at the Senior Bowl despite being able to play in a variety of coverages. His acceleration to close and tenacity at the reception point could make quarterback throwing windows more difficult, even though he still needs to follow a more efficient route when harassing the route. Mitchell ought to be appealing to clubs looking for CB support because of his qualities, play style, and special teams potential.
Testing for athletes
Mitchell stunned everyone at the NFL Combine by running a 4.33 40-yard dash—that’s quite fast.
Odds
The position that DraftKings Sportsbook believes the Eagles will most likely target in Round 1 is cornerback (+125). At +140, offensive tackle is a close second.
ALSO TASKED
Once more, in this case, Mitchell was a pretty obvious choice. The Eagles had other options if he hadn’t been on the board:
DB Cooperation DeJean. The athleticism and adaptability of the position are quite intriguing. DeJean appears to be a player who should be on the board at No. 22 or within striking distance of a minor trade up.
OT Mims Amarius. Let’s be honest: Roseman is incredibly eager to choose a lineman in the first round. Mims has a really exciting upside. With the guidance of Jeff Stoutland and exceptional athleticism, one can achieve the success of Jordan Mailata or Lane Johnson. In Philadelphia, Mims might have a very promising future.
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