Player Description
Name: Terrion Arnold
School: Alabama
Position: Cornerback
Class: Sophomore
Weight: 196 lbs
Draft Projection: Mid 1st round to Early 2nd round
Strengths:
High Football IQ
Elite-level athlete
High-level instincts
Exceptional ball skills
Good play strength
Physical during the stem and at the top of routes
Patient and methodical in his approach
Proficient tackler - excellent at supporting the run
Excellent closing speed
Possesses the short-area quickness to stay glued to receivers in man coverage
Uses quick jabs at the line without overcommitting
Fluid when changing direction
Processes route concepts quickly
Weaknesses:
Though Arnold has played on the outside, his questionable size and length would make him better suited for the slot. In man coverage, Arnold can be too reliant on his hands instead of his feet, which makes him susceptible to getting more penalties.
Arnold's habit of opening his hips too early makes him vulnerable to head fakes from opposing receivers. His over-aggressiveness in these cases is seen when he is playing off-man coverage, when flaws in his overall technique are exposed.
In zone coverage, Arnold has made much progress but needs considerable work in processing and anticipating crossing routes. In these cases, he needs to have more faith in his instincts and athleticism.