The Atlanta Falcons announced they have signed second-round CB Avieon Terrell and sixth-round DT Anterio Thompson.
Atlanta Falcons agree to terms with CB Avieon Terrell and DL Anterio Thompson.
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That wraps up all the signings for their 2026 draft class.
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos. | Note |
| 2 | 48 | Avieon Terrell | CB | Signed |
| 3 | 79 | Zachariah Branch | WR | Signed |
| 4 | 134 | Kendal Daniels | LB | Signed |
| 6 | 208 | Anterio Thompson | DT | Signed |
| 6 | 215 | Harold Perkins Jr. | LB | Signed |
| 7 | 231 | Ethan Onianwa | T | Signed |
As a side note, Ian Rapoport notes that Terrell received full guarantees on his four-year contract. His pick slot is the lowest yet to get those assurances.
Terrell, 21, was a three-star recruit in the 2023 recruiting class out of Atlanta, Georgia. He committed to Clemson and stayed there for all three of his collegiate seasons. He’s the younger brother of Falcons CB AJ Terrell.
The Falcons drafted Terrell with the No. 48 overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year rookie deal worth $10,308,908 that included a $3.957 million signing bonus.
In his collegiate career, Terrell appeared in 39 games over three seasons with Clemson and recorded 125 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, four sacks, three interceptions, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and 25 passes defended.
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