As if Detroit Lions fans didn't love the selection of Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold already, just wait until you check out what he had to say in his introductory press conference on Friday.
Arnold, who was taken with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after the Lions traded up with the Dallas Cowboys, addressed the media for the first time from inside the Lions' building and made quite the first impression.
The 21-year-old displays no shortage of confidence, which is absolutely necessary to make it in the NFL. But Arnold's confidence is not to an obnoxious extent by any means.
Terrion Arnold says he wants to bring the excitement of Deion Sanders to Detroit. "When the ball's in the air, I'm coming down with it."
— kyle meinke (@kmeinke) April 26, 2024
Terrion Arnold says Lions DC Aaron Glenn told him he saw something in him.
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) April 26, 2024
Arnold to Glenn: "Coach, you probably see that dawg.
Added: "A lot of times, real recognize real."
Arnold is all about working on his craft, also. In fact, one of the first things he said to wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown upon meeting him was about going to work on the JUGS machine.
Amon-Ra St. Brown is also in the building today, and Terrion Arnold had a chance to meet him.
— kyle meinke (@kmeinke) April 26, 2024
Arnold to Amon-Ra: "When can we get on the JUGS machine? I'm a workaholic."
The Alabama product appreciates the fact that the Lions gave up an extra draft pick in order to move up and secure him, and he plans on rewarding general manager Brad Holmes for his belief in him.
Terrion Arnold says he isn't overlooking that the Lions traded up to get him. Says he wants to reward that decision.
— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) April 26, 2024
The Lions rookie plans on being a leader in the cornerbacks room, even at his young age.
Terrion Arnold: "I pride myself on being the quarterback of the cornerbacks."
— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) April 26, 2024
After the presser was over, it was hard not to be impressed with Arnold.
After watching his introductory press conference, it’s easy to see how the Detroit Lions fell in love with Terrion Arnold. https://t.co/o2H1gUfSFj
— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) April 26, 2024
Terrion Arnold is an impressive young man. I can see him quickly becoming a fan favorite in Detroit. He saw St. Brown today and asked him when they could jump on the jugs machine. "I just work."
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) April 26, 2024
Terrion Arnold is ready to get to work and it’s obvious he is a “Dan Campbell” guy
— Crunch Time with Jeff Iafrate & Booner (@officialctpod) April 26, 2024
Less than 24 hours after joining the Detroit Lions he already asked Amon-Ra St. Brown to get on the JUGS machine 👀
Detroit got their guy. #OnePride pic.twitter.com/2zkIqrxCk9
You can check out the entire press conference below.
Related: Terrion Arnold scouting reports