LOCKDOWN: Avieon Terrell Can TRANSFORM Atlanta Falcons Secondary with VERSATILE Coverage Role

Atlanta Falcons shake up the secondary as Avieon Terrell steps in with All-Pro potential and game-changing versatility. Can the rookie cornerback solidify the team’s long-standing CB2 problem and surpass Mike Hughes as the go-to option opposite his brother, A.J. Terrell? Aaron Freeman breaks down Avieon’s strengths in inside-outside coverage, his knack for forced fumbles at Clemson, and the unique challenges his tackling brings in run support. The discussion covers Terrell's ideal NFL role, press-man coverage limitations, and why his skill set fits the evolving demands of nickel packages. Player comps to Devon Witherspoon, Trent McDuffie, Byron Murphy Jr., and Amik Robertson highlight Terrell’s possible floor and ceiling, while coverage stats and scheme fit hint at his future impact on the Falcons’ defense. How will Terrell’s development reshape Atlanta’s secondary—and is All-Pro status truly within reach? #atlantafalcons #nfl #avieonterrell #nfldraft #2026nfldraft #ajterrell #mikehughes #devonwitherspoon #trentmcduffie #amikrobertson #byronmurphy Photo Credit: Dale Zanine - Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-falcons/ Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More  🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl Become a Locked On Falcons Insider for in-depth analysis every day! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonfalcons Join our Discord server! https://discord.gg/lockedonfalcons Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonfalcons.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Indeed  Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.  FanDuel  Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.  FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit https://ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.