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Apr 25, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets cornerback Quinyon Mitchell poses after being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the No. 22 pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The Eagles selected Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell with the No. 22 overall pick in the first round. He was the first cornerback to come off the board, evidence that the Eagles believed he was the top cornerback in the draft. It’s the first time the Eagles drafted a cornerback in the first round since 2002. General manager Howie Roseman stayed at his slotted selection in the first round instead of making a trade for the first time since 2020.
Here are eight thoughts on the pick after speaking with Mitchell, Roseman, and coach Nick Sirianni:
1. The board broke well for the Eagles to stay at No. 22 and have their choice of any cornerback in the draft. The Eagles go through potential outcome...
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