Pro Bowl Voting Misses the Mark on Eagles Standout Quinyon Mitchell
The Pro Bowl fan voting is officially in the books, and while some Philadelphia Eagles players earned recognition near the top of their position groups, one glaring omission has fans - and analysts - scratching their heads. Rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell, who’s quietly putting together one of the best coverage seasons in the league, didn’t even crack the top 10 in fan voting at his position.
Let’s break down where the Eagles landed in the final hours of voting, according to the latest updates:
- Cam Jurgens ranked 6th among centers
- Lane Johnson came in at 7th among offensive tackles
- Jordan Mailata slid in at 10th among tackles
- Cooper DeJean ranked 9th among cornerbacks
- Zack Baun rounded out the group at 10th among linebackers
Solid showings across the board - but then there’s Mitchell, who’s been nothing short of elite in his rookie campaign, yet somehow didn't make the cut.
Mitchell’s Numbers Tell a Different Story
If you’re just looking at fan votes, you’d think Mitchell’s season has been forgettable. But the tape - and the data - tell a completely different story. He’s not just holding his own; he’s dominating.
Let’s look at the numbers:
- Catch rate allowed: 41.6% - best in the NFL
- Touchdowns allowed: Zero - yes, zero
- Average target separation: 1.8 yards - second-best in the league
- Coverage EPA: -16 - third-best among all corners
- Forced incompletions: 12 - third overall
- Tight window rate: 41.6% - again, third-best
That’s not just good. That’s All-Pro level production.
Mitchell is locking down receivers, eliminating big plays, and doing it with the kind of poise you rarely see from a first-year player. Quarterbacks are posting a 62.7 passer rating when targeting him - a number that would make even seasoned veterans proud.
And receivers? They’re managing just 4.9 yards per target against him.
A Popularity Contest, Not a Performance-Based Selection
Mitchell’s omission is a reminder of what the Pro Bowl has become: more popularity contest than performance showcase. It’s not the first time a deserving player’s been left out - and it won’t be the last - but it’s still frustrating to see a player performing at this level get overlooked.
Meanwhile, some familiar names made the list despite less-than-stellar seasons. Cam Jurgens, for example, is ranked sixth among centers, even though his play hasn’t quite matched last year’s standard. And while Cooper DeJean has had a strong rookie year, it’s hard to justify his inclusion over Mitchell when you stack up the numbers.
And then there’s Lane Johnson, who somehow sits seventh among offensive tackles despite not allowing a single sack or QB hit all season. That’s not just good - that’s dominance.
If you’re building an offensive line from scratch, Johnson’s name is one of the first you write down. Yet here he is, outside the top five in fan voting.
What Happens Next?
The Pro Bowl snub won’t define Mitchell’s season - and it certainly won’t change how he’s viewed inside league circles. Coaches, scouts, and opposing quarterbacks know what kind of impact he’s having. And come All-Pro time, there’s a strong case that Mitchell will be right where he belongs: among the best corners in football.
For Eagles fans, the Pro Bowl results are disappointing but not surprising. They've seen this before. But they also know what they’re watching each week - a rookie corner who’s playing like a seasoned vet, shutting down top targets, and anchoring a defense that’s leaned on him more than anyone expected.
The Pro Bowl might not have room for Quinyon Mitchell this year. But if he keeps playing like this, the league won’t be able to ignore him much longer.