Falcons Draft Pick Gets Emotional After Joining All-Pro Brother in Atlanta
Summary
The Atlanta Falcons drafted Avieon Terrell with the 48th pick in the 2026 NFL draft, joining his older brother A.J. Terrell on the team. A.J. is a successful cornerback who was a second-team All-Pro and has strong defensive stats. The brothers embraced emotionally after the draft, making them one of the few sibling pairs playing together in the NFL.Key Facts
- A.J. Terrell was drafted 16th overall by the Falcons in 2020 and became a second-team All-Pro.
- A.J. has 381 tackles, 61 passes defended, six interceptions, six forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.
- Avieon Terrell was picked 48th overall in the 2026 NFL draft by the Falcons.
- Avieon played college football at Clemson and was a two-time All-SEC selection.
- Avieon’s college stats include 106 tackles, 21 passes defended, eight forced fumbles, four sacks, and two interceptions.
- The Terrell brothers are the eighth pair of siblings to play together on the same NFL team.
- ESPN analyst Louis Riddick noted they would likely be a strong duo playing on the Falcon’s defense.
- Other siblings playing on the same NFL team include the Griffins, McCourtys, and Watt brothers.
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