Saints Eye Clemson CB Avieon Terrell for NFL Draft

0:00On April 21st, New Orleans Saints got their eyes on Clemson Cornerback, avion Terrell for the 2026 NFL Draft, possibly snagging him early. To replace Alan Taitaler, who bounced in free agency, this 5'11, 186 pound kid is the younger brother of Atlanta Falcon Star AJ. Terrell, turning a potential pick into pure rivalry fuel. Terrell balled out at Clemson, starting as a freshman in 2023, with one pick and four pass breakups. His sophomore year brought two interceptions, three forced fumbles, and twelve pass breakups to lead the team, earning second team all ACC honors. Even when Clemson struggled in 2025, he stood tall with nine pass breakups, three sacks, and five forced fumbles. Fans are buzzing about the brother versus brother matchups twice a year in that heated Saints Falcons beef, and it makes total sense for New Orleans. Needing secondary depth. Terrell shines in man coverage, mirrors routes elite,

1:00plays inside or out, and brings run support heat, though his size can get him boxed by bigger. Receivers, a hamstring tweak at Clemson's pro day might dip his stock slightly, but he still projected as an early second round lock, maybe even late first. Thanks to his polish and versatility in a deep corner class, Saints could lock him down in round two with their pick, beefing up that young backfield, and keeping the NFC South Drama lit for years. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.