Terrion Arnold was the Detroit Lions’ first-round choice in the 2024 NFL Draft, chosen No. 24 total, after the group traded up from No. 29 to obtain him.
Yet the cornerback out of Alabama claims he was virtually chosen at No. 13 by the Las Las Vega Raiders. Showing up on “The Following Round” podcast, Arnold claimed he was informed by a Raiders train that the group was making a decision in between him and Georgia limited end Brock Bowers, and they eventually made their option on a coin turn.
“[The Lions] recognized that the Raiders, there was an opportunity they would certainly take me,” Arnold clarified. “And really, the Raiders train called me after the draft. They resembled, we had a coin throw in between you and Brock Bowers and arrived on him.”
After the Raiders handed down Arnold, the Lions attempted to continue of the Jacksonville Jaguars, that had the No. 17 choice prior to patronizing the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit had not been able to manage an offer, however the Jaguars really did not choose Arnold at No. 23 after relocating down. The Lions after that made a profession with the Dallas Cowboys to go up and obtain their guy.
Spoke to @Raiders head train Antonio Pierce, & & refuted talking to Terrion Arnold. “No phone call, and no coin turn.”
” As quickly as the last 2 QBS Went off the board. We stated BOWERS completely.” -AP
He likewise claimed the Bowers’ choice prepared prior to the Raiders got on the clock.
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) Might 9, 2024
The Raiders reject Arnold’s variation of occasions, claiming that such a discussion with the mentoring personnel never ever happened. Raiders head train Antonio Pierce informed ESPN’s Ryan Clark that there was “no phone call and no coin turn.”
” As quickly as the last 2 QBs went off the board, we claimed Bowers completely,” Pierce included.
Raiders assistant basic supervisor Champ Kelly likewise contested Arnold’s tale.
” Yeah, I can not verify that whatsoever. Terrion is a great gamer. I’m thrilled to see his profession and see him play,” Kelly informed The Athletic’s Vic Tafur. “Yet we composed Brock, and we’re thrilled to obtain him right here. And I do not believe any individual else in our entire draft area really felt differently.”
The Raiders likely do not desire any type of ramification that they weren’t completely positive in Bowers as their …
