He made strides last season, but Terrion Arnold wants to do more for Alabama football.
A former five-star in the 2021 class, Arnold had aspirations to play football and basketball for the Crimson Tide.
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He is now solely focused on football as he looks to become an elite cornerback. Arnold was primarily a safety in high school, but the native Floridian did good things at cornerback in 2022. He encountered growing pains; however, Arnold did record 45 tackles, eight pass breakups, and an interception. He made the Freshman All-SEC team and Freshman All-American team (Football Writers Association). It has been a few years since the Tide has had two shutdown boundary cornerbacks, but Arnold wants to accomplish the mission with Kool-Aid McKinstry. The 6-foot, 196-pounder has been in the weight room this offseason adding muscle to his frame. Arnold has to put himself in the best position in defending the elite receivers of college football.
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— Jay Lyriq (@JayLyriq850) June 9, 2023
If he can reroute players, deny athletes the ball, and create turnovers, Arnold will have a successful season.
He has the opportunity to become a quality NFL Draft pick with a good year in the fall.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
