 Mitchell with the Toledo Rockets in 2023 | |||||||
| No. 27 –Philadelphia Eagles | |||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
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| Born: | (2001-07-18)July 18, 2001 (age 23) Williston, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 193 lb (88 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school: | Williston | ||||||
| College: | Toledo (2020–2023) | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 2024: 1st round, 22nd pick | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |||||||
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Quinyon Keaaron Mitchell (born July 18, 2001) is an American professionalfootballcornerback for thePhiladelphia Eagles of theNational Football League (NFL). Mitchell playedcollege football for theToledo Rockets, where he was a two-time all-conference selection. Mitchell was selected 22nd overall by the Eagles in the first round of the2024 NFL draft.
Mitchell was born on July 18, 2001, inWilliston, Florida.[1] He attendedWilliston High School in his hometown and played football, basketball, and ran track.[2][3] He won threeletters at Williston and in football totaled 86tackles, 19pass deflections and eightinterceptions in his career; he also played on offense and recorded 983 rushing yards and 11touchdowns with a 9.5 yards-per-carry average as asenior in 2019.[4] Ranked a three-star recruit, he committed to playcollege football for theToledo Rockets.[5]
Mitchell played all six games as a truefreshman during theCOVID-19-shortened 2020 season, totaling seven tackles.[6] He then started all 13 games in 2021 atcornerback, totaling 34 tackles, eight pass breakups, one forcedfumble and one fumble recovery, along with asack.[7]
Mitchell remained a full-time starter in 2022, starting all 14 games while posting 41 tackles, 25 passes defended (which led the country), five interceptions, and 3.5TFLs.[8][9] Mitchell was named the national defensive player of the week after recording four interceptions and two pick sixes in a win overNorthern Illinois; his four interceptions tied the school record.[4][10] Mitchell was selected first-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) and was a second-teamAll-America honoree by theWalter Camp Foundation.[4][11]
In 13 games during the 2023 season, Mitchell compiled 41 total tackles, 18 passes defended, and one interception.[12] Mitchell was named a semifinalist for theChuck Bednarik Award, being Toledo's first player to earn the honor, and was chosen a first-team All-American, being the second back-to-back All-American in school history.[13] Following the conclusion of the season, Mitchell was invited to the2024 Senior Bowl.[14]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft0+1⁄8 in (1.83 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 31 in (0.79 m) | 9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) | 4.33 s | 1.51 s | 2.53 s | 38.0 in (0.97 m) | 10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) | 20 reps | |||
| All values fromNFL Combine[15][16] | ||||||||||||
Mitchell was selected by thePhiladelphia Eagles in the first round (22nd overall) of the2024 NFL draft.[17] His jersey number was initially assigned to No. 30, but switched to No. 27 ahead of the regular season following the departure ofZech McPhearson.[18]
During his rookie year, Mitchell was known for his consistent coverage skills against receivers such asDrake London,Ja'Marr Chase, andMike Evans.[19] Most notably, during the Week 11Thursday Night Football matchup between theWashington Commanders, Mitchell held wide receiverTerry McLaurin to 0 targets, 0 receptions, and 0 yards.[20] Due to his efficiency against guardingwide receivers, Mitchell was nicknamed "Quinyonamo Bay";[21] a reference to theUnited Statesmilitary prisonGuantanamo Bay, and his colloquial status as a "lockdown corner". Mitchell would record his first career interception in the 22-10 win over the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round of the 2024 NFL playoffs. In the2024 NFC Championship game, Mitchell intercepted quarterbackJayden Daniels enroute to a blowout win 55-23.[22] Mitchell became aSuper Bowl champion following the Eagles 40-22 win over theChiefs inSuper Bowl LIX.[23]
| Legend | |
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| Won theSuper Bowl | |
| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Comb | Solo | Ast | Sck | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2024 | PHI | 16 | 16 | 46 | 37 | 9 | 0.0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 16 | 16 | 46 | 37 | 9 | 0.0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Comb | Solo | Ast | Sck | PD | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2024 | PHI | 4 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
