Falcons select Clemson CB A.J. Terrell in first round

The Atlanta Falcons couldn’t swing a deal to move into the top ten, instead staying put and selecting Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell with pick No. 16 in the 2020 NFL Draft.

The Atlanta Falcons couldn’t swing a deal to move into the top ten, instead staying put and selecting Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell with pick No. 16 in the 2020 NFL Draft.

With the 16th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, we have selected CB AJ Terrell.

Welcome to Atlanta, @ajterrell_8!

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— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 24, 2020

Terrell was the third corner drafted, but is a great fit for Atlanta’s scheme and fills a desperate need for a starting cornerback. In 2019, the Clemson standout finished with 34 tackles (24 solo), 2 interceptions, 3 pass deflections and 0.5 sacks.

Video: Here’s Terrell playing against Ohio State

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