Quinyon Mitchell was the 22nd pick in April’s NFL draft, and although he likely won’t be a Day 1 starter on the outside at cornerback, the former Toledo star will be a starter somewhere against the Packers in Brazil.
Anytime Darius Slay is not in the lineup, Mitchell plays outside cornerback in base formations opposite Isaiah Rodgers and moves to the slot in nickel packages.
Through three weeks of training camp, Mitchell’s time with the first-team defense has primarily been in the slot, and it’s most likely the place from which he’ll debut in September. On Sunday, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio provided insight into how the Eagles will deploy Mitchell.
#Eagles DC Vic Fangio on Quinyon Mitchell on cross-training at outside and slot CB. He was asked if he wants him to major in one position:
“That would be ideal. It may not be practical. We may have to play him at nickel.” pic.twitter.com/EUg0HpnWho
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) August 11, 2024
Slay and Rodgers have taken the majority of first-team reps at outside cornerback this summer, while 2023 fourth-round pick Kelee Ringo has been battling for snaps and a role in the rotation.
