The Atlanta Falcons have selected Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell in the NFL Draft, according to Marc Raimondi of ESPN. The selection creates a rare family reunion in the professional ranks, as Avieon joins his older brother, star cornerback A.J. Terrell, in the Atlanta secondary.
Both brothers played their collegiate football at Clemson University before making the jump to the NFL. A.J. Terrell was originally drafted by the Falcons in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and has since established himself as a cornerstone of the franchise's defense. Avieon Terrell now follows his brother's exact path from the Tigers to the Falcons as the organization continues to bolster its defensive backfield, per Adam Schefter.
The younger Terrell comes to Atlanta after a productive career at Clemson, where he emerged as a top defensive prospect. The Atlanta Falcons have now secured both Terrell brothers to anchor their secondary for the upcoming season. Further details regarding the draft slot and contract specifics have not yet been released.
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