Former Clemson CB Avieon Terrell makes NFL history with Falcons deal
Former Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell became the lowest NFL Draft pick to receive a fully guaranteed rookie contract.
Former Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell entered the NFL with a family storyline already built in. The Atlanta Falcons traded up to take him in the second round, pairing him with his older brother, A. J.
Terrell, in the same secondary and giving Clemson fans an easy reason to become a fan of Atlanta. But before Terrell even plays his first professional snap, his rookie deal has already become one of the more interesting contracts in the 2026 draft class. Terrell signed a fully guaranteed contract with the Falcons, making the No.
48 overall pick the lowest drafted player to receive a fully guaranteed rookie deal. David Mulugheta of Athletes First negotiated the contract, and the result gives Terrell a piece of contract history. The #Falcons have signed Avieon Terrell to a fully guaranteed contract.
The 48th overall pick is the lowest pick to receive a fully guaranteed contract in a deal negotiated by @DavidMulugheta of @AthletesFirst . https://t. co/YFv8n7HObk — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 14, 2026 The huge part about this deal is the "guarantee.