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Clemson DB Avieon Terrell Joins Brother A.J. in Atlanta
25 Apr
Summary
- Avieon Terrell, younger brother of A.J., drafted by Falcons.
- He recorded 125 tackles and led DBs in forced fumbles.
- Scouts praise his quickness, instincts, and versatility.
The Atlanta Falcons have drafted Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell, younger brother of their star player A.J. Terrell, with the 48th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This marks a reunion of the Terrell brothers in Atlanta.
During his three seasons with the Clemson Tigers, Avieon accumulated 125 tackles, 25 pass breakups, eight forced fumbles, four sacks, and three interceptions across 39 games. His eight career forced fumbles set a Clemson record for a defensive back and led the nation among cornerbacks in the past three seasons. He earned first-team All-ACC honors in 2025 and was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award.
Standing 5-foot-11 and weighing 184 pounds, Terrell made 31 starts for Clemson. Scouts like Dane Brugler noted his undersized stature but praised his quickness and compete skills, projecting him as a versatile rookie starter, especially for teams employing press-heavy schemes. An ACC offensive coordinator described him as quick, smart, gritty, and instinctive, likely excelling as an NFL nickelback.
