Eagles Met With Defensive Back Prospect Compared to Quinyon Mitchell

The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly held a virtual meeting with Toledo defensive back Andre Fuller, who some analysts believe could be the next Quinyon Mitchell.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:35am

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The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly met virtually with Toledo defensive back Andre Fuller, a prospect who some analysts believe could develop into a player similar to cornerback Quinyon Mitchell, who has found early success in the NFL after being drafted out of the MAC conference. While Fuller is not projected as highly as Mitchell was, the Eagles may consider selecting him in the later rounds of the upcoming NFL Draft to bolster their secondary.

Why it matters

The Eagles' biggest need this offseason may not be at cornerback, but the team has shown a knack for finding talented defensive backs in the draft, including Mitchell. If Fuller can develop into a similar caliber player, it would provide valuable depth and competition in the Eagles' secondary.

The details

NFL and college football analyst Ryan Fowler reported that the Eagles held a virtual discussion with Fuller ahead of a top-30 visit the prospect will have with the Detroit Lions. Eagles writer Anthony Miller suggested Fuller could be the next Mitchell, noting the prospect's strong combine performance. However, NFL.com's Lance Zierlein was less bullish on Fuller, projecting him as a potential practice squad or bottom-of-the-roster player.

  • The Eagles reportedly met with Fuller virtually this past week.
  • Fuller is scheduled to have a top-30 visit with the Detroit Lions this week.

The players

Quinyon Mitchell

A cornerback who was drafted by the Eagles and has found early success in the NFL despite playing in the MAC conference.

Andre Fuller

A defensive back from Toledo who reportedly met virtually with the Eagles and is drawing comparisons to Mitchell.

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What they’re saying

“Fuller appears to be a Day 2 or 3 pick that the Eagles could consider for the secondary. In recent years, between Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Andrew Mukuba, Philly has done a great job of finding good talent in the secondary to develop and grow within the team.”

— Anthony Miller, Writer, Inside the Iggles

“Fuller is a long press corner with NFL-caliber size and strength. Fuller might need the scheme to do some of the cover work for him. Cover 2 and deep-zone coverages allow for the best use of Fuller's size and length, while minimizing pattern-matching in space.”

— Lance Zierlein, NFL.com Analyst

What’s next

The Eagles will continue to evaluate Fuller and other defensive back prospects as they prepare for the upcoming NFL Draft, where they may consider selecting him in the later rounds to add depth to their secondary.

The takeaway

The Eagles have shown a knack for finding talented defensive backs in the draft, and if Fuller can develop into a player similar to the successful Quinyon Mitchell, he could provide valuable depth and competition in the team's secondary despite not being projected as highly as Mitchell was coming out of college.