The selection of Cameron Mitchell of Northwestern, a college teammate of Greg Newsome, is interesting as a player that has one major criticism- Mitchell couldn't stay healthy with the Wildcats.
Mitchell is a versatile corner that can play in several coverage styles but might project best as a slot corner.
Mitchell entered the draft as a junior after starting for two seasons at Northwestern, intercepting two passes in 2021 but didn't have an interception last season, which could be a product of quarterbacks throwing away from him.
At six foot, Mitchell isn't a small corner but he can be outfought for the ball and Ourlads lists a tendency to get beaten deep because he will look for the football and lose a step to the receiver by doing so.
Mitchell is expected to be a solid special teams player by several draft previews and should have a chance to see some time in the secondary as a rookie if he is able to work on his vulnerability to the deep ball and perhaps improve his technique according to Ourlads.
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