The Detroit Lions traded up from the 29th to the 24th pick in the NFL Draft 2024. With this move, they selected an Alabama CB in Terrion Arnold. The crowd went nuts as the Draft was held in Motor City this year.
This pick is really helpful for the Detroit Lions as they need to bolster their secondary defense, and Arnold comes from an all-mighty defensive school like Arnold.
A Lockdown CB Comes to the Detroit Lions
Arnold played for Alabama and amassed a great stock after his NFL Combine performance. The 6’0″ cornerback immediately puts himself as the best player in the Lions’ secondary and will be tasked to have the toughest matchup on the field.
He normally plays on the right side of the field and that’s where the Lions should place Arnold on their depth chart. Terrion Arnold had 5 picks and 12 passes defended in hist last year at the Crimson Tide. Arnold’s ability to react quickly and adjust to the receivers’ routes is one of his biggest strengths.
Detroit Lions 2024 NFL Draft Outlook
Terrion Arnold fits a tee in the Detroit Lions roster with his fluid and smooth movement. Detroit’s offense is a well-oiled machine, but they’ve been dealing with lots of shootouts in the last few years. Part of the problem was their awful defensive performances when covering opposing receivers.
The Lions needed a star, and Arnold has the potential to be one. Arnold also offers lots of run support as he reads the QB in an efficient manner and can blitz accurately. That’s a great sign for a Detroit Lions team that has high, high expectations for this 2024 season.
The NFC North has been active in the first round of the NFL Draft, with the Bears improving their offense massively with two top 10 picks and the Vikings getting a new QB. The Motor City team clearly has Arnold in high regard, that’s why they traded up and didn’t want to risk him slipping into a higher team.
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