JUST IN: With the 22nd pick in the NFL draft, the Philadelphia Eagles choose Talented cornerback star

The Philadelphia Eagles Draft Quinyon Mitchell

The Philadelphia Eagles selected cornerback Quinyon Mitchell from the University of Toledo with the 22nd overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday.
Mitchell impressed at the NFL Combine, running the 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds.
This is the first time the Eagles have drafted a cornerback in the first round since 2002.
The team believes Mitchell has the potential to become a top-tier cornerback, especially playing alongside veteran Darius Slay in defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s system.
Mitchell expressed his excitement about joining the Eagles, saying “I think I’m in the right place, with the right team, the right players, and the right city.”
However, Mitchell acknowledged that he has experienced players ahead of him on the depth chart and is looking forward to learning from them.

The Philadelphia Eagles made their second significant move of the night by extending wide receiver A.J. Brown’s contract. The reported three-year extension is valued at $84 million in guaranteed money, establishing Brown as the highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL.
A.J. Brown had a standout season last year, recording 106 receptions for 1,456 yards. This performance followed his impressive debut season with the Eagles in 2022, during which he tallied 88 catches for 1,496 yards.
Howie Roseman, the Eagles’ general manager, along with his scouting team, have demonstrated a strong track record in recent drafts, with more successful picks than misses. Their selections played a pivotal role in the team’s appearance in the Super Bowl during the 2022 season and their strong 10-1 start in the previous season.