Two first-round rookies squared off against one another over Week 3, with Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold going at it in the desert.
While the two didn’t match up exclusively against one another, the reps between the first-rounders did not disappoint–for fans of either team.
Arnold, the No. 24 overall pick from Alabama, looked very solid in staying in phase and providing tight coverage on Harrison. For his part, the No. 4 overall pick and first non-QB selected, also looked the part of a dynamic top wideout.
Matched up head-to-head, Harrison caught two passes on six targets, gaining 31 yards and picking up first downs on both, per Pro Football Focus. Arnold broke one pass up, and another was intercepted by safety Kerby Joseph on a play where Arnold and Joseph had bracketed Harrison expertly.
Harrison did manage a touchdown in the game, but that was against CB Carlton Davis on a play where Arnold wasn’t on the field due to a minor injury.
For a much more in-depth breakdown of the matchup, including why PFF got the stats wrong, check this out from Lions Wire earlier in the week.