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Instant Reaction: Atlanta Falcons Select Avieon Terrell With No.48 Pick in NFL Draft
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Instant Reaction: Atlanta Falcons Select Avieon Terrell With No.48 Pick in NFL Draft

Atlanta Falcons On SI·Tyler Carmona·about 1 month ago
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In what could create the first known tandem of brothers starting at cornerback in NFL history, the Atlanta Falcons selected Avieon Terrell out of Clemson with the No. 48 pick in the NFL Draft. — NFL (@NFL) April 25, 2026 A.J. Terrell, Terrell’s older brother, has served as Atlanta’s primary starting cornerback since 2020, even earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2021, but the team has struggled to find a consistent starter to line up across from him. Originally projected as a first-round pick after an impressive career at Clemson, his draft stock took a hit after re-aggravating a lingering hamstring injury while working out for NFL scouts during a private pro day at Clemson. How Will He Fit In Atlanta? While the older Terrell has held down his side of the field over the past half decade, the hope is that the family duo can provide stability at the position and solidify what is otherwise a strong secondary. Cornerback Mike Hughes struggled as the Falcons’ starting corner opposite A.J.…

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