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Terrion Arnold Gifts High School Janitor With Jersey: Roll Call, July 3, 2024

The Detroit Lions rookie made good on a promise to an employee from his high school

Joe Gaither

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (0) speaks to media members during rookie minicamp at Detroit Lions headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park on Friday, May 10, 2024.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (0) speaks to media members during rookie minicamp at Detroit Lions headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park on Friday, May 10, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

Lions rookie and former Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold was featured on the NFL's social media pages on Tuesday for gifting his high school janitor with his new Detroit Lions jersey.

Arnold was selected with the No. 24 overall pick in this past spring's NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He became the third Alabama player chosen by Detroit in the first round in the last three seasons, following Jameson Williams and Jahmyr Gibbs.

The rookie had already gifted his high school janitor with his Alabama jersey and went back to his high school to surprise him with his professional jersey.

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July 3, 1950: Athletic director and retired football coach Frank Thomas went back to work after a lengthy absence from the job due to a heart attack sustained the previous year. Jeff Coleman served as acting athletic director during Thomas' illness.— Bryant Museum

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JOE GAITHER

My name is Joe Gaither, I am a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., and a 2018 graduate of the University of Alabama. I have a strong passion for sports and giving a voice to the underserved. Feel free to email me at joegaither6@icloud.com for tips, story ideas or comments.

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