Quinyon Mitchell won't be unlike may other firt-round picks in that there will be pressure to succeed. Some do and it doesn't take long, other don't, and some it takes longer.
PHILADELPHIA – Expectations for Quinyon Mitchell are high this season, and rightfully so. He was the Eagles’ first-round pick at No. 22 overall and the first cornerback off the board last April, ahead of other first-round picks Terrion Arnold and Nate Wiggins. He was also the first cornerback the Eagles took in the first round since Lito Sheppard 22 years earlier.
“The toughest thing I think for a rookie is just to have fun, don't take it too personally,” said Slay. “People like take it too personally at a young age because they are high draft picks and there's a lot of pressure on them. I tell them just play ball. The NFL is typically a marathon for first-round picks because they are usually given every chance to figure things out, though that wasn’t the case for two current Eagles – quarterback Kenny Pickett and, after Thursday’s trade, receiver Jahan Dotson. Both of them were first-round picks in 2022, with Dotson going 16 overall to the Commanders and, four picks later, Pickett going to the Steelers.
There are exceptions to every rule, though. Jalen Reagor was traded after two seasons with the Eagles despite being picked 21 overall in 2020, which was how long Danny Watkins lasted despite being taken 23rd in 2011. Meanwhile, DeVonta Smith and Jalen Carter burst onto the scene as rookies with instant success.
"Perseverance,” said Davis when asked how much of Graham’s story he relates to. “As you can see, he's like a Philly legend now. It's just inspirational...as long as you work hard, it will take care of itself. One thing I learned from BG is that he just works. He puts his head down and works.”A good sign is that the game doesn’t seem too big for him.
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