NFL Draft scout Dane Brugler says Detroit Lions Terrion Arnold is carbon copy of Jaylon Johnson.
By selecting Terrion Arnold at No. 24 overall, the Lions are viewed to have landed many analysts' top cornerback in the class in the second half of the Draft. Though Detroit traded a third-round pick to make the move, many pundits applauded theAmong those who held Arnold in high regard is The Athletic's Dane Brugler.' with more than 400 prospect scouting reports, Brugler had Arnold ranked as the 10th overall prospect and best corner in the Draft.
“They’re very familiar with Jaylon Johnson in that division," Brugler said."This is, to me, a carbon copy of Jaylon Johnson. A guy that didn’t have a great 40, but he’s smart and competitive and is just a really athletic player. Oh yeah, and he’s productive too. He led the SEC in passes defended. He led the SEC in interceptions, so it’s not like this is a size, speed guy.
"Really, the only thing you’re sacrificing is the deep speed. His speed, he has initial speed but then his deep acceleration with tap out a little bit. That’s where you have to worry a little bit with Arnold. But he will get in your face, he will show up versus the run. One of my favorite players in the Draft.”
There are plenty of similarities between the two players. For starters, both have put forth elite production in coverage.Both players are unafraid to mix it up in the run game as well. Johnson's play style has translated nicely to the NFL, as he just earned a new contract that will pay him $19 million annually.
Another area where both players are similar is in athletic ability. Both measured 5-foot-11 and ran 4.5 in the 40-yard dash. With Johnson's skill set adjusting nicely to the NFL, the“Terrion Arnold, you have a guy that is competitive as heck," Brugler explained."Did he have a great 40? No, but I had a scout tell me it was one of the best corner workouts he’d ever watched. The short-area stuff, the fluidity that he moves with, the cover instincts.
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