1. Quinyon Keaaron Mitchell was born on July 18,2001 and is an American professional football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.
15 Facts About Quinyon Mitchell
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Quinyon Mitchell was selected 22nd overall by the Eagles in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.
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Quinyon Mitchell was born on July 18,2001, in Williston, Florida.
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Quinyon Mitchell attended Williston High School in his hometown and played football, basketball, and ran track.
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Quinyon Mitchell won three letters at Williston and in football totaled 86 tackles, 19 pass deflections and eight interceptions in his career; he played on offense and recorded 983 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns with a 9.5 yards-per-carry average as a senior in 2019.
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Quinyon Mitchell played all six games as a true freshman during the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, totaling seven tackles.
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Quinyon Mitchell 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.
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Quinyon Mitchell remained a full-time starter in 2022, starting all 14 games while posting 41 tackles, 25 passes defended, five interceptions, and 3.5 TFLs.
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Quinyon 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.
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Quinyon Mitchell was selected first-team All-Mid-American Conference and was a second-team All-America honoree by the Walter Camp Foundation.
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In 13 games during the 2023 season, Quinyon Mitchell compiled 41 total tackles, 18 passes defended, and one interception.
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Quinyon 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.
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Quinyon Mitchell was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.
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Quinyon Mitchell was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team for his 2024 season.
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Quinyon Mitchell finished in second-place for the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.