Quinyon Mitchell
CB Toledo 6-0 195 JR #27
PERFORMANCE GRADE: 5.00 POTENTIAL GRADE: 5.25 POSITIONAL RANK: 2
VJ: 38” (85%)//BJ: 10’0” (52%)//BP: 20 (96%)//SS: N/A (%)//3C: N/A (%)
Projection: Excellent starting CB in a heavy man scheme where he can use his skills reading receivers to add to his athleticism. Draft Projection: Top 15 (Grinding the Mocks)
Ravens Fit: First things first: it’s hard to see him dropping to the end of the 1st round. There is so much to like about him as a player that it will need a significant trade up to get him. If there’s a miracle and the Ravens trade that far or he drops, Mitchell has a number of traits the Ravens crave at Defensive Back: he has solid size and length, he has outstanding athleticism, and he plays smart, especially in Man coverage. The Ravens run a lot more Zone than they used to on Defense and he’s a far better fit as a Man CB which might be one area he doesn’t fit like a glove.
Overall Fit 
4/5
Context
Plays outside CB mostly, both left and right, field and boundary, and most of the time in Off Man.
Coverage
When in press he has the footwork to match angles with even the most fleet of foot receivers. He is explosive and has excellent hip mobility so it’s very hard to get distance from him in the release. His work with his hands when he jams at the line needs some development; he can be liable to hang both hands out, over-extending and receivers with good technique in their release can clear their hands. His footwork is so good, and he is so explosive that they rarely put him in trail, even after having defeated his jam. He’s more accurate and has better timing when he uses one hand on his jam but he’ll need to find a way to get both hands on more consistently at the next level. In off man, which he’s in a lot, he’s able to read the intentions of the receiver and only those with a remarkably consistent stem are able to keep him guessing. In bail, he isn’t actually as proficient at reading the QB as he is reading receivers so he won’t react as quickly.
He mirrors will on all types of route. On deep comebacks and hitches, he reads the receiver, anticipates the break and engages his excellent drive mechanics and vertical explosion to either prevent a target or make a play on the ball at the top of the WR’s route. His excellent processing of receivers’ intentions is also demonstrated when facing routes with a 90 degree angle. He’s often taken a step in the direction of the break when the receiver has barely even started to make their own turn – showcasing once again his deadly combination of processing and explosive athleticism. On slants, he’s able to open his hips quickly and drive on the ball; he’ll often make a play on the ball but will almost always at least ensure the receiver is tackled with no gain. This is normally depending on how much cushion the receiver was initially given depending on game situation. On deeper vertical cut routes like posts and corners, he is liable to have his hips turned the wrong way by WRs who are more technically refined and astute in their own processing and therefore able to manipulate his hips, but his athletic ability allows him to recover against even the most athletic receivers he’s faced in college. His drive and transition mechanics are elite; he’s able to make transitions with complete economy of movement and maximize his already impressive athletic ability. He’s compact in his backpedal, and everything he does is smooth and precise. He triggers so quickly on the ball that he’s able to make all kinds of plays at the catch-point. He has great accuracy and timing to his hands when going for the PBU. He has two types of open-field tackle he deploys. He breaks down well regardless, coming from high to low and using his own lateral explosion to stay close enough to make a form tackle. Except on the sideline against bigger ball carriers when he dives at the runners feet and throws a shoulder. This can result in better running backs using a large paw to hold him off and break his tackle.
Run Support
Good in run support, good click and close, aggressive, and tough.
SUMMARY
Starting CB in a Man heavy scheme at the next level. Speed, explosion, processing and great ball skills make it very difficult to complete anything on him. Played well when faced higher competition.
PRODUCTION
JR: 45 To. Tackles, 1 INT, 14 PBUs
SO: 35 To. Tackles, 5 INT, 13 PBUs
Injury: None
RAVENS FIT
Athleticism 5
Intelligence 5
Versatility 5
Grit 3
Scheme 3
