Idaho defensive back Ormanie Arnold commits to Cincinnati
Defensive coordinator Bryan Brown and his defensive staff addressed a need at safety on Saturday with the addition of Ohio State transfer Kye Stokes.
On Sunday, the cornerback position was addressed with the commitment of 5'8 Idaho cornerback Ormanie Arnold.
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The redshirt freshman finished with 33 tackles and 2 interceptions this past season for an Idaho team that finished 9-4 and advanced to the quarter finals of the FCS Playoffs.
Arnold is a bit undersized at 5'8 150 but an extremely gifted athlete, who also starred as a wide receiver in high school. Watching film, his speed and footwork are the first two things that stand out.
Arnold will come to Cincinnati with 3 years of eligibility.