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Terrion Arnold Visits Lions, Calls Jameson Williams 'Money Man'
One of the top cornerback draft prospects visits Lions.
The Detroit Lions are continuing to evaluate and meet with many of the top cornerback draft prospects.
Terrion Arnold, who played with running back Jahmyr Gibbs at Alabama, posted photos Wednesday inside the Lions locker room.
The talented defensive back also posted a photo at Jameson Williams' locker, captioning the social media post with "Money man" while touring a locker room he could be a part of in 2024.
According to draft analyst Dane Brugler, who released his annual "Beast" guide previewing the NFL Draft, "Arnold worked primarily at left outside cornerback in former head coach Nick Saban’s scheme and would follow receivers to the slot, depending on the matchup (24.4 percent of snaps inside in 2023). After redshirting in 2021 and playing a part-time role in 2022, he led the SEC in both
passes defended (17) and interceptions (five) in 2023."
The Lions have also met with defensive backs Kool-Aid McKinstry, Ennis Rakestraw, Nehemiah Pritchett, Qwan’tez Stiggers and Andru Phillips during the pre-draft process.
Head coach Dan Campbell indicated at the annual league meeting the Lions were still interested in addressing needs at cornerback, as Jerry Jacobs was not brought back and Cam Sutton was unexpectedly released following an alledged domestic dispute in Florida.
"He grew into one of the top cornerbacks in the country. A basketball-focused athlete most of his life, Arnold is fluid when he opens up with speed, gear-down skills and body control to stay in phase with basic or sophisticated routes," writes Brugler. "With average recovery skills, he needs to continue developing his discipline versus both pass and the run, but his awareness for the football is outstanding, and he plays with urgency in run support."
