Terrion Arnold Explained

Terrion Arnold
Current Team:Detroit Lions
Number:0
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:March 22, 2003
Birth Place:Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:199
High School:John Paul II Catholic (Tallahassee)
College:Alabama (2021–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:1
Draftpick:24
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:A/ArnoTe00

Terrion Bernard Arnold (born March 22, 2003) is an American football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, receiving All-American honors in 2023. Arnold was selected by the Lions in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life

Arnold was born on March 22, 2003, in Tallahassee, Florida.[1] He attended John Paul II Catholic High School, where he played basketball and football. In football, Arnold caught 26 passes for 404 yards and three touchdowns as a wide receiver and 49 tackles, five pass deflections, and four interceptions as a safety.[2] A four-star prospect, he would commit to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.[3] [4] [5]

College career

In 2021, Arnold redshirted and did not play in any games.[6] In week six of the 2022 season, Arnold recorded his first career interception off a pass by Haynes King before breaking up a pass in the end zone on the final play of the game to help the #1 Crimson Tide survive Texas A&M 24–20.[7] [8] In week 11, Arnold tallied ten tackles, two pass breakups, and a fumble recovery, as helped Alabama beat Ole Miss 30–24.[9] [10] Arnold finished the 2022 season with 45 tackles with one going for a loss, eight pass deflections, an interception, and a fumble recovery.[11] [12] For his performance on the season, Arnold was named a 2022 Freshman All-American by FWAA.[13] [14] In 2023, Arnold was named a first-team All-American after recording 63 tackles, 5 interceptions, a sack, and forced fumble.[15] He declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the season.

Professional career

Arnold was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 24th overall selection in the 2024 NFL draft. The Lions traded their third round pick (No. 73) to the Dallas Cowboys in order to move up five spots from their original pick (No. 29), also receiving a 2025 seventh-round selection.[16]

Personal life

Arnold has a close relationship with Terry Saban, the wife of Nick Saban, describing her as "like a best friend" and "a second mother".[17] [18]

Arnold is a cousin of professional soccer player Jordyn Bugg.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Terrion Arnold Cornerback Alabama. nfldraftbuzz.com. August 28, 2023.
  2. Web site: Terrion Arnold Football Stats . MaxPreps.com . August 25, 2023.
  3. Austin . Brooks . Terrion Arnold Commits to Alabama Football . Sports Illustrated . February 3, 2021 . August 25, 2023.
  4. Web site: Cobb . David . National Signing Day 2021: Four-star DB Terrion Arnold commits to Alabama as Tide add to historic class . CBS Sports . February 3, 2021 . August 28, 2023.
  5. Web site: Henry . Jim . February 3, 2021 . JPII's Terrion Arnold signs with defending national champion Alabama . August 28, 2023 . Tallahassee Democrat.
  6. Web site: Terrion Arnold . Alabama Crimson Tide . August 25, 2023.
  7. Web site: De Siver . Hunter . ALABAMA ESCAPES TEXAS A&M IN DEAFENING 24-20 THRILLER . WVAU23 . October 10, 2022 . August 25, 2023.
  8. Byler . Blake . Turnovers Prove Consequential in Alabama's Narrow Victory . Sports Illustrated . October 9, 2022 . August 25, 2023.
  9. Web site: Eckert . David . November 12, 2022 . Ole Miss football can't hold lead, suffers seventh straight loss to Alabama . August 25, 2023 . The Clarion-Ledger.
  10. Web site: Alabama 30-24 Ole Miss (Nov 12, 2022) Box Score . ESPN . August 25, 2023.
  11. Web site: Potter . Charlie . April 11, 2023 . Terrion Arnold growing in his technique while also learning new position . August 25, 2023 . 247Sports.
  12. Web site: Terrion Arnold 2022 Game Log . August 25, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  13. Web site: Casagrande . Michael . One from Alabama named FWAA Freshman All-American . AL.com . January 12, 2023 . August 25, 2023.
  14. Web site: Reier . Travis . Roster countdown: 4 Milroe; 3 Burton; 3 Arnold . On3.com . August 26, 2023 . August 28, 2023.
  15. Web site: Kelly . Nick . January 4, 2024 . Terrion Arnold, Kool-Aid McKinstry declare for NFL Draft . January 20, 2024 . Tuscaloosa News.
  16. Web site: Patra . Kevin . April 25, 2024 . Lions trade up to select Alabama CB Terrion Arnold at No. 24 overall in 2024 NFL Draft . May 19, 2024 . NFL.com . en-US.
  17. Web site: Morrison . Dan . January 3, 2024 . Terrion Arnold describes Miss Terry as 'best friend' . March 1, 2024 . On3 . en.
  18. Web site: Alvarez . Nick . November 13, 2023 . Saban likens Miss Terry and Terrion Arnold’s bond to ‘raising your children' . March 1, 2024 . al . en.
  19. Web site: Soccer Adds Jordyn Bugg to 2024 Roster . 2024-07-20 . Florida State University . en.