Damon Arnette, chiefly known for his press coverage and physicality, nearly entered his name for the 2019 draft but decided to return to Ohio State for his senior season. It paid off for him in a big way.
During his breakout campaign for the Buckeyes, he showed every trait that will give him a good chance to be a stand out performer at the combine. Fluidity, speed, ball skills, quickness, you name it and Arnette seems to have it.
The only reason the Bengals seem to even have a shot at drafting a player of Arnette’s caliber in round two is because of some concern that he only put it all together during his senior year. After five years of college football, he came into his own later than many scouts would have preferred.
If other teams want to pass on the stand out corner for that reason, the Bengals should welcome it. With the influx of talent at receiver and pass-heavy schemes all across the league, Cincinnati can never have too many corners. With how much the front office has historically valued the position, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them pick him up after they watch him perform at the combine.