> At a Glance
> – Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell both named 1st-team AP All-Pro
> – Only the second NFL team ever with two 1st-team corners in same year
> – DeJean, 22, becomes youngest Eagles 1st-team All-Pro since 1973
> – Why it matters: Signals a defensive rebuild hitting its stride with home-grown talent
The Philadelphia Eagles reshaped their secondary in one draft and immediately reaped historic rewards, placing both rookie cornerbacks on the prestigious Associated Press All-Pro first team.
Draft-Day Double Strike
General manager Howie Roseman’s 2024 draft class produced two instant stars. First-rounder Quinyon Mitchell and second-rounder Cooper DeJean became the first defensive duo selected in the same year to earn 1st-team honors in franchise history.
The pair join the 2019 Ravens as the only teams ever to field two 1st-team All-Pro corners in the same season.
By the Numbers
Mitchell’s coverage dominance shows up across advanced metrics:
- 64.3 passer rating allowed (2nd-lowest among 51 targeted CBs)
- 44.3% completion rate (lowest)
- 5.1 yards per target (4th-lowest)
- 17 pass breakups
DeJean owned the slot:
- 63.8 passer rating from slot alignment
- 16 pass breakups
- 4 tackles for loss
- Forced fumble plus picks off Jared Goff and Josh Johnson
Franchise Firsts
Historic context underscores the rarity:
| Milestone | Last Eagles | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Two All-Pros age ≤24 | Eric Allen & Keith Jackson | 1989 |
| Youngest 1st-team All-Pro | Charle Young | 1973 |
| Two defensive All-Pros from same draft | Brian Westbrook & Lito Sheppard | 2002* |
*Westbrook earned honor in 2007, Sheppard in 2004
DeJean is the sixth 22-year-old corner ever to make 1st-team All-Pro, while Mitchell is the fifth corner to do it without a regular-season interception.
Playoff Pedigree
Although Mitchell has yet to pick off a pass in 34 regular-season games, he intercepted twice during last year’s postseason run. DeJean’s splash play came on football’s biggest stage-a pick-six off Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl.
Near Misses
Right tackle Lane Johnson grabbed third place among right tackles despite playing only 10 games, and linebacker Zack Baun fell 14 points shy of 2nd-team recognition after earning 1st-team honors last year.
Key Takeaways
- Philadelphia’s 2024 draft delivered two elite defensive starters
- The Eagles’ pass defense allowed an NFL-low 56.8% completions and 14 TDs
- Only the second time in AP history one team claimed two 1st-team cornerbacks
- Both rookies also made their first Pro Bowl roster
The selections validate an aggressive draft strategy that stocked the secondary and transformed the defense overnight.
