Falcons bolster secondary, grab cornerback A.J. Terrell with 16th overall selection
The Atlanta Falcons have selected Clemson Tigers cornerback A.J. Terrell with the NFL Draft's 2020 16th overall pick.
What It Means:
Terrell should bolster an Atlanta pass defense ranked 24th in 2019 utilizing numberFire's Expected Points Metric. In his last season at Clemson, Terrell recorded impressive coverage marks, allowing 23 receptions in 426 coverage snaps.
In 38 total games, Terrell produced 13 pass deflections and 6 interceptions.
Source:
Ian Rapoport
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