ESPN draft expert praises Falcons for taking CB Avieon Terrell

The Atlanta Falcons have a new cornerback on the roster, and he comes from a good bloodline. Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell, the younger brother of Falcons CB A. J.

Terrell, was Atlanta's second-round selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. The first pick of Ian Cunningham's tenure as general manager was well received by those around the league and the fans in Atlanta. Terrell was largely considered a Day 1 talent ahead of the draft.

PFF ranked him as the 23rd overall prospect in this year's class, while ESPN's Matt Miller had Terrell as the 22nd prospect with an 87 overall grade. Even though Terrell doesn't fill a major need, his talent was too good to pass up at pick No. 48 overall.

Miller broke down Atlanta's second-round selection, calling Terrell "an absolute menace at corner" in his post-draft analysis : What do you do when you have one Terrell locking down a cornerback spot but really wish you had another? You draft his younger brother. Avieon will join A.