Scouting Report: Quinyon Mitchell (CB) - Toledo
Sales Pitch: “Small school corner with the athleticism and ball skills to be a true CB1 at the next level. A high IQ player who excels at closing out of zone and possesses untapped man coverage upside.”
Athletic Profile
Height: 6’ 0 1/8”
Weight: 195 lbs
Arm Length: 31”
Hand Size: 9 1/4”
40 Yard Dash: 4.33
10 Yard Split: 1.51
Vertical: 38”
Broad Jump: 1000
Short Shuttle: N/A
3-Cone: N/A
Age: 22
Relative Athletic Score: 9.79 / 10.00
Statistics
Career: 93 Tackles - 6 Interceptions - 45 Pass Deflections
2023: 32 Tackles - 1 Interception - 18 Pass Deflections
Strengths
Size and length to be a perimeter CB at the next level
Explosive athlete with excellent long speed
Lateral movement skills and angle matching to be a plus man coverage player
First step burst and key and diagnose skills to quickly drive om routes in front of him
Lighting quick processor who reads QBs eyes and receiver body language at an NFL level
Long speed and flexibility in his hips to turn and run vertically w/ speed receivers
Quick active hands to disrupt receivers at the LOS
Fantastic ball skills and production across 3 years of starting
Size and strength to be a plus run defender
Takes good angles in pursuit
Steady CB who rarely bites on double moves or gets beat deep
Weaknesses
Small school player that was more athletically gifted than his competition
Effort as a backside player turns on and off
Limited man coverage reps at the line of scrimmage
Disinterested in taking on contact in run defense
Tendency to over pursue as at tackler in the open field
Aggression and toughness need to rachet up at the next level where his athletic ability will be matched more consistently
Summary
Quinyon Mitchell was a former 3-Star recruit and the #146 overall player from the state of Florida in the 2020 recruiting class. Fast forward four years and Mitchell is one of the most decorated Toledo athletes ever, a two time All-American and PBU record holder. Despite being a small school player, Mitchell possesses plus size and speed for the position. His burst and speed are clearly the best of the field in every game he plays, a conclusion that was only solidified by his 4.33 40-Yard time, and other strong numbers at the combine. Mitchell spent a majority of his time in college playing off man or zone coverage. It was a perfect way for him to showcase his downhill closing speed and ball skills. Mitchell is extremely smart and adept as reading receivers body language. He was consistently able to key and diagnose route concepts and read QBs eyes before using his explosiveness to drive on the ball. Mitchell was very productive at the catch point in his three year starting career, with 6 interceptions and over 40 pass deflections! He displays good body control and excellent punch timing when closing on routes in front of him. A big question for Mitchell will be his ability to play man coverage, particularly at the line of scrimmage, when he gets to the NFL. It was not something often asked of him at Toledo but given his size, athletic traits and success in an, albeit small sample size, there is optimism for growth there. Despite his size and instincts Mitchell is not particularly involved in the run game. He takes good angles in the open field and is a competent tackler for the most part but largely excuses himself from the run game otherwise. The NFL will require Mitchell to become more involved as a tackler than he was in college, especially if he gets drafted by team that require physicality from their Dbs. He has the physical skill set to do so but it will take an increase in aggression and physical toughness to not be a liability there. Mitchell has been one of the biggest risers in this years class, and after a big Senior Bowl and Combine seems firmly locked into the first round. While the jump in competition is real, his blend of athleticism, ball skills and instincts is rare. Mitchell projects as a first round corner with good upside who can play in both a man or zone scheme.