AJ Terrell was drafted No. 16 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 93 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
2020 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 16 · #16 overall
AJ Terrell Clemson Draft
AJ Terrell was drafted No. 16 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 93 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #16
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2020
- NFL games
- 93
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3133rd at Clemson
The pick
How AJ Terrell came off the board in 2020.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
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Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 195 lbs
- Hometown
- Atlanta, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 51 prospect83.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
93 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 93
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3133rd among Clemson picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 31100% of career value
- Final season
- 20255 years after the draft
Around pick 16
Who came off the board on either side of AJ Terrell.
South Carolina
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
USC
Clemson in the 2020 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
AJ Terrell in the 2020 NFL Draft
AJ Terrell is a Cornerback out of Clemson selected No. 16 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2020 NFL Draft. 93 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Clemson has produced 199 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was AJ Terrell drafted?
AJ Terrell was selected No. 16 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2020 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/aj-terrell.
What college did AJ Terrell play for?
AJ Terrell played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did AJ Terrell's NFL career turn out?
93 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2020/aj-terrell.