Eagles draft Quinyon Mitchell in 1st round: 8 thoughts on the pick, from how the board fell to Mitchell over Terrion Arnold

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...