Philadelphia Eagles cornerback and former University of Toledo standout Quinyon Mitchell was named a finalist for the 2024 Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year award on Thursday.
The 6-foot, 193-pound defensive back was one of five finalists for the award, including teammate and fellow cornerback Cooper DeJean. Los Angeles Rams defensive end Braden Fiske and linebacker Jared Verse, along with Miami Dolphins linebacker Chop Robinson, were also finalists.
Mitchell has thrived while starting every game in his first NFL season. He has been targeted 69 times (4.1 per game) and has allowed 40 receptions (2.4 per game) with an 87.