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Detroit Lions pick Alabama CB Terrion Arnold in Round 1 of 2024 NFL draft. What you need to know

The Detroit Lions selected Alabama CB Terrion Arnold with the 24th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Arnold spent three seasons with the Crimson Tide. Here's everything you need to know about Arnold.

Terrion Arnold scouting report

Arnold is an athletic cornerback with impressive ball skills who’s not afraid to tackle or make plays in the run game. He’s got a big personality, and he makes the plays to back it up. He was a safety in high school, but he transitioned to cornerback in college. In 2021, he redshirted. Then, after an up-and-down season in 2022 at the position, he became one of the nation’s best players in 2023. As a result, he was named a first-team All-American by the Associated Press. He also received second-team All-America honors from multiple outlets.

Terrion Arnold height, weight

Arnold, who is from Tallahassee, Florida, and went to John Paul II Catholic high school, is 6 feet tall and weighs 189 pounds.

Terrion Arnold college stats

During the 2023 season, Arnold racked up 63 combined tackles, 1 sack, 1 FF, 5 INT and 12 PD. In 2022, he had 45 tackles, 1 FR, 1 INT and 8 PD.

Terrion Arnold highlights

Arnold tied the SEC lead for interceptions and passed defended. He picked off a number of passes in big games, including against LSU, Ole Miss and Auburn; he had two interceptions against the Tigers, one in the first half and one in the second. Arnold’s second interception against Auburn sealed the win for Alabama right after the famous fourth-and-31 touchdown from Jalen Milroe to Isaiah Bond. Arnold almost returned that interception for a touchdown as time expired.

Terrion Arnold NFL combine, pro day measurables

At the scouting combine, Arnold ran a 4.5 40-yard dash, tallied a 1.54 10-yard split, a 37-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot, 9-inch broad jump. He didn’t take part in the 3-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle or bench press.

Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold (DB02) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold (DB02) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lions pick Alabama CB Terrion Arnold in 2024 NFL draft. What to know