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Lions head coach stunned the NFL world by revealing his deep regret over letting a rookie cornerback slip away to the Eagles, a player who is now emerging as a key force in Philadelphia’s defense.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The atmosphere before the Week 11 showdown between the Eagles and Lions escalated after Lions head coach Dan Campbell revealed one of his deepest draft regrets. In an emotional press conference, Campbell admitted that Detroit came “very very close” to selecting a young defensive star who is now thriving in Philadelphia.

That player is Quinyon Mitchell, the rookie cornerback selected by the Eagles with the 22nd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Quinyon Mitchell of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on against the Cleveland Browns during the NFL Preseason 2025 game at Lincoln Financial Field on...

Campbell opened with a heavy tone:
"Yeah, we liked him. We had him in here, had a visit with him. He has grown so much. Even this year, he has truly taken off."

But beneath the praise was unmistakable regret.

A missed opportunity by just minutes

The Eagles picked Mitchell at 22. Two picks later, the Lions selected Terrion Arnold. Although Arnold has become a valuable piece of the Lions defense, Campbell admitted Detroit was extremely close to choosing Mitchell instead.

He added:
"We were so close and I truly regret it. He is the kind of player you never want to miss."

Mitchell’s rise in Philadelphia

Mitchell has become one of the breakout defensive stars of 2025:

  • 12 pass deflections

  • 3 interceptions

  • Lowest target completion rate on the team

  • A critical piece in a top tier defense

  • Why Campbell said this now

    With both Eagles and Lions leading their divisions, the timing of Campbell’s confession adds extra weight. Analysts believe he may be sending a motivational message to Arnold and the entire Lions roster.

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