Over the last two offseasons, the Falcons have gradually transitioned away from their veteran core. Big-name players like Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Alex Mack and Keanu Neal are playing elsewhere while younger faces, such as Kyle Pitts and A.J. Terrell, have taken the forefront in Atlanta.
Terrell has quickly ascended into elite territory over his first two NFL seasons and has become a staple of the team’s defensive secondary. Draft experts were highly critical of the Falcons for selecting Terrell in the first round of the 2020 draft, but those takes haven’t clearly aged well.
Pro Football Focus has consistently recognized Terrell for his consistent performance, ranking him as the ninth-best player under the age of 25 in a recent feature.