Terrion Arnold — NFL Mock Draft Roundup 2.0

With the top-four QBs off the board, the Broncos turn to the defensive side of the ball. Having Terrion Arnold and Pat Surtain II as the starting outside corners will be a big luxury for Vance Joseph's defense.

Arnold's pro-day workout, which reportedly included a scalding three-cone time in the 6.6s, had to put NFL scouts more at ease with his projection. The Alabama cover man falls just below the ideal size benchmarks for the position, but I think he has all the goods to be a fine replacement for free-agent departure Darious Williams.

The Falcons revamped their offense this offseason, signing quarterback Kirk Cousins to a big-money deal while adding receivers Darnell Mooney and Rondale Moore. Now they turn to boosting the defense, grabbing an instinctive, ball-hawking corner in Arnold. The former Crimson Tide star pairs nicely with A.J. Terrell to create a shutdown cornerback duo for Atlanta.

The Vikings continue to look to upgrade their defense and combat the potent offenses of their division rivals.

They have two young corners they like, but in a division loaded with young passers on the rise, they need more. Terrion Arnold would be a nice addition.

After signing right tackle Trent Brown in free agency, the Bengals are cleared to address the defense in Round 1. Teaming Arnold up with DJ Turner, Cam Taylor-Britt and Mike Hilton gives Cincinnati's secondary a chance to compete with any team in the AFC. Arnold was a five-star safety prospect but made the move to cornerback, where he started for two seasons and collected six interceptions and 21 pass breakups. He also ran a 4.5-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot and 189 pounds, and he is feisty and physical at the line of scrimmage. In short, he has the skill set of a true CB1 and future Pro Bowler.

While Gus Bradley's scheme relies mainly on zone coverage, the Colts still need to be able to play man-to-man -- and Arnold would give the Colts a true CB1. Kenny Moore II is excellent in the slot, but Indy needs a playmaker outside. Arnold plays faster than his 4.5-second time in the 40-yard dash, and he had 12 pass breakups and five interceptions last season as Alabama's best corner.

Another strong player-to-team fit. Arnold can handle work at the slot or the boundary and do either with natural cover skills. Signing free agent Ronald Darby is a quality one-year move, but Arnold is the long-term play. Jacksonville tackled offensive line holes in free agency, replaced Ridley with Gabe Davis and kept pass rusher Josh Allen on the franchise tag.