Quinyon Mitchell, who played high school football in Williston, was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles during last week’s NFL draft.
Over 250 players were selected across seven rounds of the 2024 National Football League Draft, which took place from Thursday to Saturday last week.
Mitchell was one of the few defensive players drafted in the first round and was the first cornerback selected.
During the NFL combine held earlier this year, Mitchell ran the 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds and recorded a vertical jump of 38 inches.
Mitchell played college football at the University of Toledo, becoming the school’s all-time leader in career pass breakups (46). During his senior season, Mitchell earned second-team Associated Press All-American honors and First-Team All-MAC honors.
An accomplished athlete, Mitchell played football, basketball, and ran track at Williston High School, which is located in nearby Levy County.
To watch the video of Mitchell being drafted, visit the Quinyon Mitchell webpage through the NFL’s website.