Eagles' Rookies Lead Top NFL Cornerback Duos

Rookie cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean have transformed the Philadelphia Eagles' pass defense from among the league's worst to the best, helping secure a Super Bowl victory in which DeJean scored a key pick-six against Patrick Mahomes. Pro Football Focus ranked the duo as the NFL's third-best cornerback pairing, with DeJean earning the highest rookie ranking at No. 11 overall and Mitchell also placing in the top 20. Their rapid development is credited to the continued leadership of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Elsewhere, PFF ranked Tampa Bay's Jamel Dean at No. 17 and San Francisco's Deommodore Lenoir at No. 23 for their consistent performances. These rankings signal a generational shift, with several young cornerbacks now anchoring their teams' defenses. Expectations remain high for the Eagles' duo entering their second season.