Quinyon Mitchell is making a strong case for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award thanks to his standout performance this season.

He is on track to achieve the best rookie season for an Eagles cornerback since Eric Allen in 1988, with opposing quarterbacks completing only 42.9% of their passes against him since Week 6.

Mitchell has distinguished himself as the only player with over 375 coverage snaps without allowing a touchdown pass.

His development has been significantly aided by the mentorship of veteran cornerback Darius Slay, who emphasizes the importance of maintaining high performance as expectations rise.

Slay has advised Mitchell to focus on the finer details of his game, which has helped him play at an elevated level.

Mitchell attributes his confidence to thorough preparation, treating matchups like open-book tests, and credits his team's rigorous practice schedule.

Despite his impressive early success, Mitchell remains humble and is committed to continuous improvement, valuing the high expectations set by his teammates.

In a recent game against the Washington Commanders, Mitchell effectively limited Pro Bowl receiver Terry McLaurin, who was not targeted at all during the matchup.

Former All-Pro Richard Sherman praised Mitchell's defensive skills and highlighted his potential for future success in the NFL.

In the last four weeks, Mitchell has allowed just four receptions for 30 yards while covering top receivers, including McLaurin and Ja'Marr Chase.

Opposing quarterbacks have a low completion rate of 48.9% and a passer rating of 55.4 when targeting Mitchell, who has yet to record an interception but has not allowed any touchdown passes.

Mitchell's main competition for the Defensive Rookie of the Year title is Jared Verse from the Los Angeles Rams, but if he improves his interception stats, he could surpass Verse and secure the award.