Rob Rang
NFL Draft Analyst
Five cornerbacks earned first-round grades on our 2024 NFL Draft board, making this a strong year for the position.
It might surprise some to see five corners with such lofty grades, as much of the pre-draft hype has focused on players on the offensive side of the ball. Part of the reason for the relative lack of buzz about this group may stem from the perception that it lacks a true headliner, with it entirely possible that the first cornerback may not be selected until midway through the opening frame.
Despite the lack of a blue-chip standout, this class is both gifted and deep, with future NFL starters likely to be found into the middle rounds.
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1. Terrion Arnold, Alabama — 6-foot-0, 189 pounds, Redshirt Sophomore
Overview: A Florida native and five-star recruit, Arnold signed with Alabama as a celebrated safety prospect but had to wait his turn in 2021, failing to see the field and redshirting his first year on campus. He flashed future star power the next season, however, earning seven starts and being named to the All-SEC Freshman squad by league coaches before exploding in 2023, tying for the SEC lead in both passes defensed (17) and interceptions (five), including two of the latter in the rivalry game win over Auburn, earning All-American honors. He turned 21 in late March, offering the ascending game every NFL team is looking to harness.
Strengths
Well-built for the position with a tapered, athletic frame and long arms (31 5/8″).Loose, coordinated athlete with the agility and acceleration to carry receivers deep, as well as the shiftiness to drop and explode out of breaks.Came to Alabama as a safety and hasn’t lost his physicality and commitment…
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Publish date : 2024-04-11 13:31:32
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