The physical corner has developed into one of the best cover men in the NFL during his four seasons in Atlanta. Terrell is a shadow corner who regularly matches up with No. 1 receivers across the formation.
A second-team All-Pro in 2021, Terrell has compiled 247 tackles, 43 passes defensed, four interceptions and one sack in four seasons.
Surprisingly never voted to the Pro Bowl, Terrell’s lack of interceptions (zero the past two seasons) likely keeps him off the national radar, but that belies his impact. The 25-year-old is the straw that stirs the drink in the Falcons’ secondary. His ability to follow top targets is rare in today’s game. That skill might lead to some yards given up, but Terrell has shown the talent to make plays in key moments.
In the first year under Raheem Morris, the Falcons could have played out the campaign, seeing how the corner fits into the scheme. Instead, they locked him down through the 2028 season.
It’s the latest big offseason move for the Falcons, who traded for edge rusher Matt Judon and signed safety Justin Simmons in the past week.
