Lions CB Terrion Arnold visits alma mater Alabama during training session

In a trade with the Dallas Cowboys, the Detroit Lions moved up five places to pick Terrion Arnold in the 2024 NFL Draft. After a stellar 2023 season and an impressive showing at the NFL Draft Combine, the former Alabama cornerback was a highly sought-after prospect.

Arnold has captured the NFL public's attention with his energetic personality off the gridiron. He recently returned to his alma mater, where he forged several lasting relationships, during a training session.

He posted pictures of himself at the Bryant-Denny Stadium on his Instagram stories:

Arnold's IG stories

Terrion Arnold forged lasting relationships in Alabama

Terrion Arnold redshirted his first year in Alabama before becoming one of the most dependable players for retired coach Nick Saban. Last season, he went up another level, registering five interceptions, 63 total tackles and 17 passes defended, while leading the team to the College Football Playoff semifinal.

Off the field, Arnold had a close relationship with Nick Saban and his wife, Miss Terry, with the two celebrating together several times after games.

During ABC's NFL Draft coverage, Saban praised the cornerback and even described his special relationship with Miss Terry.

“He’s got a great personality,” Saban said. “He started the whole ‘LANK’ thing — ‘Let All Naysayers Know.’ And he sort of followed it and really committed himself to being the best player he could be, being a leader on the team. This guy is Ms. Terry’s favorite. He comes to our house and plays rummy. He sits right beside me in the defensive meeting every day.”

Last year after a 49-21 Alabama win over the Kentucky Wildcats, Terrion Arnold shared a moment on the sidelines with Miss Terry. During his postgame news conference, he described the special relationship between them.

“My relationship with Miss Terry, I would say she’s almost like a second mom," Arnold said. "One thing I would say, when I came here, it wasn’t fake. And it hasn’t been fake since I’ve been here. She really cares about all of us, and she does a really, really good job of displaying it. Honestly, Coach Saban and her are the type of people who would give you the shirt off their back."

With Nick Saban and his wife staying in Tuscaloosa even after his retirement, it seems like Terrion Arnold will become a regular fixture in the area even after he has left for the NFL.