Another Terrell is headed to the NFL from Clemson.
The Atlanta Falcons selected defensive back Avieon Terrell No. 48 overall in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, on Day 2 of the event on Friday, April 24, joining his brother A.J. Terrell in the Atlanta secondary. A.J. was picked 16th overall in 2020, making this a family reunion in Atlanta.
In 2025, Terrell recorded 48 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and three sacks as a junior for the Tigers. He is the fourth Tiger drafted through the first two rounds of this year’s draft.
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With both Terrells attending Clemson for college and being selected in the NFL draft, fans may wonder if the two are related. Here’s what you need to know about their relationship.
Is Avieon Terrell related to A.J. Terrell?
Yes, Avieon Terrell is the younger brother of current Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell. Both played college football at Clemson under head coach Dabo Swinney.
A.J., 27, was the No. 16 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Falcons. He was a former five-star recruit from Atlanta’s Westlake High School, the same high school his younger brother would later play for.
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Avieon is following in the footsteps of his elder brother in attending Clemson and then being selected highly in the 2026 NFL Draft.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Are Avieon, A.J. Terrell related? Falcons add former first rounder’s brother
