The Eagles had their pick of any cornerback in the 2024 NFL draft.
Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold reacts after breaking up a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Two of the best overall players in the 2024 draft class were still available when it was the Eagles’ turn to pick on April 25 — and they both happened to address their biggest need.
Philadelphia had its pick of any cornerback in the draft at No. 22 overall and selected Toledo’s Quinyon Mitchell. But some argue that may not have been the right pick. Brian Baldinger — a former Eagles offensive lineman from 1992-93 and current analyst at NFL Network — appeared on “Green Light with Chris Long,” hosted by the Eagles’ Super Bowl-winning defensive lineman. Baldinger said general manager Howie Roseman should have drafted Alabama’s Terrion Arnold instead.“They could’ve had any corner they wanted at 22, and they went with Quinyon, which is fine,” Baldinger said. “The kid’s tape is ridiculous. But they could’ve had Terrion as well.
Mitchell and Arnold were both ranked as top 15 players in the class, according to Pro Football Focus and NFL Network. Experts’ mock drafts predicted both to be selected long before Philadelphia’s pick.“Those are hard decisions,” Roseman said after the first day of the draft. “I think when you get specific players that have very similar grades, there is no insurance on those things. I think for us ...
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