Terrion Arnold offers heartfelt message at mix

INDIANAPOLIS — Within the furrowed forehead, no-nonsense swirl that’s the get-down-to-business NFL scouting mix, Alabama Crimson Tide cornerback Terrion Arnold dropped a million-dollar smile and a bottom-of-his-heart message to his mother.

After Arnold completed his on-field exercise inside Lucas Oil Stadium Friday, he turned an interview with the NFL Community’s Stacey Dales into the second each father or mother needs.

After he enthusiastically broke down his on-field work, Arnold first thanked “Miss Terry” — the spouse of former Alabama coach Nick Saban.

“She texted me proper earlier than I got here out right here, I advised her ‘it was identical to one other recreation,”’ Arnold stated. “She stated ‘try to be blessed, you are extremely favored’ and she or he stated ‘simply go on the market and provides it your all’ … Simply encouraging phrases for her, identical to previous occasions.”

Dales requested if Arnold wished to ship a message to his mom Tamala and Terrion gave a lighthearted phrase.

“Mother, if you happen to’re watching this proper now, your son simply wished to inform you how proud he’s of you,” Arnold stated. “You had me at a younger age and also you overcame quite a lot of adversity. Individuals had been doubting you, counting you out. And truthfully mother like I at all times inform you — zoom in proper right here, zoom in — Tamala Arnold, I really like you, the entire world is watching and I am blessed to have you ever as a mother. Like I stated, you overcame lots and with that being stated I’ll inform you to maintain shining identical to you raised me to be. I will always remember the place I got here from, Tallahassee, Florida, it is a exhausting place to make it out of, all people watching this again at residence be happy with me as a result of I gave it my all.”

Arnold added that these watching must be prepared for extra at Alabama’s on-campus professional day.

“Y’all tune into professional day as a result of it will be a present,” he stated.

Arnold’ had a 4.50 second clocking within the 40-yard sprint and was the most effective performers within the place drills.

He’s the No. 17 participant on Mel Kiper Jr.’s newest large board and anticipated to be one of many first cornerbacks chosen within the NFL draft.