A. J. Terrell


Aundell Terrell Jr. is an American football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He played college football at Clemson and was drafted by the Falcons in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Early years

Terrell attended Westlake High School in Atlanta, Georgia. He played cornerback and wide receiver in high school. A five-star recruit, he played in the 2017 Under Armour All-America Game. He committed to Clemson University to play college football.

College career

As a true freshman at Clemson in 2017, Terrell played in 14 games, recording 15 tackles and an interception. As a sophomore in 2018, he started all 15 games and had 53 tackles, three interceptions and a touchdown. In the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship he returned an interception 44 yards for a touchdown against Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Terrell returned as a starter his junior year in 2019. Following a junior season where he was named to the first team All-ACC, Terrell announced that he would forgo his senior season and declared for the 2020 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Terrell was selected in the first round with the 16th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by his hometown team, the Atlanta Falcons.

Personal life

Aundell Terrell Jr. was the second of four children born to Aundell Terrell Sr. and his wife Aliya. The family moved from Rochester, New York, to Atlanta, Georgia, in 2001.
Terrell Jr.'s son, Aundell III, was born in 2019.