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Report: The Detroit Lions Sign Ex-Alabama star player for Two years deal….

Report: The Detroit Lions Sign Ex-Alabama star player for Two years deal….

Terrion Arnold, an Alabama cornerback chosen by the Detroit Lions in the NFL Draft of 2024
The Lions used their second selection of the first round to trade up and choose Arnold.

Terrion Arnold, a former defensive back for University of Alabama, delighted the home fans during the 2024 NFL Draft.

With thousands of Lions supporters in attendance, the Detroit Lions were able to celebrate when they traded up to select Arnold 24th overall in the first round of the draft on Thursday night.

“Proud” Benzema announces the end of his French international career Along with Jameson Williams and Jahmyr Gibbs, he is the third member of the Crimson Tide to be selected by the Lions in the first round in the last three seasons. Brian Branch, a former Alabama safety, is also a Detroit player.

On the ABC broadcast, former Alabama head coach Nick Saban declared, “Everyone loves him.” “He initiated the entire Let All Doubters Know (LANK) movement. He adhered to it and made a sincere effort to lead the squad and be the greatest player he could be.”

Despite his inexperience at cornerback, Arnold was praised by many as a strong first-round prospect and possibly the best in the draft. He has the bulk most clubs want at the position—6-0, 189 pounds—but he also has speed and a toughness that stands out in this draft.

Though he could play anywhere in the secondary as a 5-star safety prospect who shifted positions, he might wind up being the perfect slot-type defender.

Arnold’s five interceptions from the previous season equaled him for the SEC lead. Finished second in the league with 17 passes defensed. 1.2 passes defended per game on average to tie for the lead in the SEC and rank 10th in Division I. was awarded 63 tackles, good for fifth place on the squad, with 6.5 of those being for loss (24 yards) and one sack (-9 yards).

According to NFL Draft Bible, Gun is the second-best cornerback in the draft. Some analysts think that Arnold would have performed better in the SEC. The fervent defender had a terrific draft season, highlighted by a superb combine performance and a stellar Senior Bowl practice week. His leadership, consistency, character, and coverage abilities outperform those of any draftee. As an example

Unlike many elite cornerbacks, Arnold exudes confidence.

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer projected Arnold to be selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 17th overall pick in his final mock draft.

Thursday night, Arnold becomes the third player from Alabama to be drafted. The Titans selected offensive tackle JC Latham seventh overall, while the Vikings selected Dallas Turner 17th.

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