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Avieon Terrell was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2026 NFL Draft, reuniting him with his brother A.J. Terrell, who is already a star cornerback for the team. This marks a significant moment as they become the latest NFL brothers to play together on the same team.
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By taking Avieon Terrell in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons didn't just add to their cornerback room — they sparked a family reunion.
With the No. 48 selection in Friday's second round, the Falcons added Clemson's former star cornerback, who is the brother of current Atlanta All-Pro corner A.J. Terrell. It led to an all-time draft moment, with the brothers seen embracing as they became NFL teammates.
In 2026 and beyond, the Falcons will now have a chance to roll out brothers as their starting cornerback duo, and the connections between the Terrells and Atlanta don't end there.
Here's a look at how Avieon joined A.J. Terrell with the Falcons in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Aveion Terrell is the younger brother of current Falcons star cornerback A.J. Terrell.
While A.J. is 27 years old and a 2020 NFL Draft selection to the Falcons, Aveion is currently 21 years old, also now heading to the Falcons. Both players attended Clemson, and will now become NFL teammates.
When Atlanta selected Aveion on Friday, the two brothers were shown embracing after they became teammates.
Avieon Terrell was selected by the Falcons in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Terrell brothers will be the latest siblings to play on the same NFL team, enhancing the Falcons' cornerback lineup.
Both Avieon and A.J. Terrell play as cornerbacks for the Atlanta Falcons.
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A.J., a former All-Pro selection, is a lock to start at corner for the Falcons in 2026, but now, his brother will have a chance to earn the other starting corner spot next to him.
A.J. and Avieon both winding up Atlanta brings even more connections.
The two both grew up in Atlanta, attending Westlake High School before they went to Clemson.
The Terrell brothers could be fairly unique as brothers on the same team that play the same position. However, their situation isn't completely unprecedented.
Here are some recent examples of brothers being on the same team:
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