Philly Leader

Eagles fans were eager to see the team's strategy unfold during the 2024 NFL Draft. A week later, nine draft picks arrived in Philadelphia for Rookie Minicamp. The Eagles Entertainment team provided an inside look at the draft's events on the season premiere of "Unscripted," presented by Lincoln Financial Group.

The episode highlighted several key moments, including why cornerback Quinyon Mitchell was a priority for the Eagles. The team had their eye on him throughout the draft process, and viewers can watch his interactions with the team at the Senior Bowl. During this event, Mitchell joked about his 40-yard dash time, saying, "Y'all going to be amazed."

Another segment focused on what it means to be a "Red Star player." Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman explained that this designation is given to players who embody what it means to be a Philadelphia Eagle both in performance and mentality. Many of the team's picks were Red Star players.

The show also captured Roseman's reaction as quarterbacks were selected early in the draft. Despite this trend, the Eagles secured Mitchell at the 22nd overall pick without trading any assets. Director of Player Personnel Charles Walls expressed excitement about acquiring Mitchell: "It was like a mix of shock and excitement... He's humble, hard-working, he has a growth mindset."

In addition to addressing their secondary needs with Mitchell, Roseman made moves in the second round to acquire former Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean. Viewers can see how these decisions unfolded in real-time.

The program followed scouts advocating for their favorite players as Roseman gathered his team before the final day of drafting. This insight showed how some prospects ended up wearing Midnight Green.

Finally, viewers could follow top picks Mitchell and DeJean as they arrived in Philadelphia and began adjusting to life with their new team.