Falcons draft Clemson's Avieon Terrell with first pick of NFL draft to join brother A.J. Terrell
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The Atlanta Falcons used their first pick in the NFL draft on Friday night to select Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell who will join older brother A.J. Terrell in the team’s secondary.Avieon Terrell was the first pick for the Falcons’ new leadership team of president of football Matt Ryan, general manager Ian Cunningham and coach Kevin Stefanski.The Falcons created “bookend brothers” in their secondary by selecting the younger Terrell.
A.J. Terrell, who also played at Clemson, was Atlanta’s first-round pick in 2020.
The brothers hugged when the Falcons’ second-round pick, No. 48 overall, was announced.The Falcons were one of eight teams who did not have a first-round pick on Thursday night.
Atlanta has only five picks overall.