The Atlanta Falcons have selected Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell with the No. 48 overall pick in the second round of the NFL Draft, per @RapSheet. The selection creates a high-profile family reunion in the Atlanta secondary, as Avieon joins his older brother, AJ Terrell, who is currently a star cornerback for the franchise.
Avieon Terrell comes to the NFL after playing his collegiate football at Clemson University, the same program where his brother played before being drafted by the Falcons in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The younger Terrell was a highly-rated prospect coming out of the ACC and now brings that pedigree to the professional level alongside his sibling.
By using the 48th overall pick on Avieon Terrell, the Falcons have addressed a key need in their defensive backfield. The move to pair the two brothers in the same secondary is a rare occurrence in the NFL and adds a unique dynamic to the Falcons' defense heading into the new season. The team has not yet announced corresponding roster moves following the pick.
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