A. J. Terrell is well-known for playing cornerback in the National Football League with the Atlanta Falcons. He weighs 88 kg and stands 1.85 m tall. At Westlake High School, he was a wide receiver and cornerback. In order to play collegiate football for the Clemson Tigers, he pledged to Clemson University. He played in 14 games for Clemson as a true freshman in 2017, recording 15 tackles and a pick.
He started all 15 games as a sophomore and recorded 53 tackles, three interceptions, and a score. He returned as a starter in 2019. After his junior year, he was chosen for the All-ACC first team.
Using the 16th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected Terrell in the first round. He inked a four-year, $14.31 million deal with the Falcons in July 2020 that was fully guaranteed and included a $7.96 million signing bonus. On September 26, 2020, prior to week 3, he was added on the reserve/COVID-19 list after a virus test revealed he was infected. In October of 2020, he became functional.
He had an interception in Week 14 of the 2021 season as the team defeated the Carolina Panthers 29-21. He was selected for the All-Pro second team in January 2022, and Pro Football Focus gave him an overall grade of 82.7, good for second place among cornerbacks who qualified in 2021.
Where Did A.J. Terrell Grow Up?
A.J. Terrell grew up in Rochester in New York. When he was three years old, his family moved to Georgia.
Where Is A.J. Terrell From?
He is from Atlanta, Georgia in the United States of America.