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Quinyon Mitchell

Cornerback, Philadelphia Eagles · #27.

Player facts

Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Position: Cornerback
Number: 27
Born: Jul 18, 2001 (age 25)
Birthplace: Williston, FL, USA
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 193 lbs
College: Toledo
Experience: 3 seasons
Status: Active

Stats

2026 Defense

	TOT	SOLO	AST	FR	YDS	INT	PD	STF	STFYDS
Regular Season	24	21	3	0	0	1	4	1	2
Last 5 Games	24	21	3	0	0	1	4	1	0
Career	115	93	22	1	6	1	33	1.5	2

Recent games

			Tackles				Fumbles		Interceptions
Date	Opponent	Result	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	FF	FR	INT	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG	PD	KB
Sun, Oct 11	vs JAX	L 19-17	5	4	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.0	0	0	2	0
Sun, Oct 4	vs LAR	L 24-20	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
Mon, Sep 28	@ CHI	L 27-7	7	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	2	0
Sun, Sep 20	@ TEN	W 24-20	6	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0
Sun, Sep 13	vs WSH	W 24-22	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0

Last 5 games. Click a game for its box score.

About

Quinyon Keaaron Mitchell (born July 18, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Mitchell played college football for the Toledo Rockets, where he was a two-time all-conference selection. Mitchell was selected 22nd overall by the Eagles in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Background

Early life

Mitchell was born on July 18, 2001, in Williston, Florida. He attended Williston High School in his hometown and played football, basketball, and ran track. He won three letters at Williston and in football totaled 86 tackles, 19 pass deflections and eight interceptions in his career; he also played on offense and recorded 983 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns with a 9.5 yards-per-carry average as a senior in 2019. Ranked a three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the Toledo Rockets.

College career

Mitchell played all six games as a true freshman during the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, totaling seven tackles. He then started all 13 games in 2021 at cornerback, totaling 34 tackles, eight pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery, along with a sack.

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 3.5 TFLs.In 2022, Mitchell became the only FBS player since 2000 to record four interceptions and two pick-sixes in the same game, doing so against Northern Illinois. Mitchell was named the national defensive player of the week after recording four interceptions and two pick sixes in a win over Northern Illinois; his four interceptions tied the school record. Mitchell was selected first-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) and was a second-team All-America honoree by the Walter Camp Foundation.

In 13 games during the 2023 season, Mitchell compiled 41 total tackles, 18 passes defended, and one interception. Mitchell was named a semifinalist for the Chuck 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. Following the conclusion of the season, Mitchell was invited to the 2024 Senior Bowl.

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