The first look at Quinyon Mitchell was brief.
The Williston, Fla., native debuted during the coronavirus-shortened 2020 season, but he played in all six games and made three tackles against Bowling Green in his first college game.
During the recruiting process, Toledo’s coaches thought they might have uncovered a gem not far from the University of Florida’s Gainesville campus. At Notre Dame in 2021, in just the eighth game of Mitchell’s career, the cornerback displayed the deft coverage skills and game-changing characteristics that make him a projected first-round NFL draft pick.
Mitchell turned in a box score tour de force, finishing with five tackles, two pass breakups, one sack, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one QB hurry.