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NFL Rumors: Lions Traded Ahead of Packers to Draft Terrion Arnold; Scout Hypes CB

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One reason the Detroit Lions traded up in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft to select Terrion Arnold is because they were concerned about an NFC North rival taking the Alabama cornerback.

Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Green Bay Packers were believed to have Arnold rated "highly" on their board as their turn was coming up in the first round.

One AFC scout who spoke to Fowler praised what Arnold brings to the Lions' secondary: "As far as talent, speed, coverage, ball production, tackling, size, ability to play inside and outside —I had him as the best corner.