AJ Terrell
CB, Clemson · 2020 NFL Draft, Round 1, pick #16 (ATL)
Pre-draft profile Patterns
He landed exactly where a #16 pick typically does.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #51 (#6 at his position); he went #16, 35 spots earlier. Teams were higher on him than the media board was.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 48.9% of the time (896 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
21 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 56.6% of the time (663 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Clemson: a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.3% of the time (4,181 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 4.42 40-yard dash at 195 lbs: faster than 77% of DBs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.6% of the time (973 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
CB (DB group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.7% of the time (1,116 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 92 of ~101 possible regular-season games from 2020 through 2025 (~91%). Plus 3 games so far in 2026.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numberslive
| Games | 95 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 6 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 31 |
| 2026 in-season credit (est.) | 0.9 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 31.9 |
| Defense | 285 tackles, 1 sacks, 6 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2026 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2020 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2020 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Taken 32+ picks before ESPN's rank | 48.9% n=896 | |
| Age 21 or younger | 56.6% n=663 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Top 25% at his position | 51.6% n=973 | |
| Position DB | 50.7% n=1,116 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 1", 195 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 4.42 s |
| Bench press | 15 reps |
| Vertical | 34.5" |
| Broad jump | 129" |
| Arm / hand | 31.25" / 9.13" |
| Age at draft | 21 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #51 overall (#6 CB) |
Picked around him 2020 redraft
| 13 | Tristan Wirfs | redraft #3 |
| 14 | Javon Kinlaw | redraft #46 |
| 15 | Jerry Jeudy | redraft #34 |
| 17 | CeeDee Lamb | redraft #4 |
| 18 | Austin Jackson | redraft #54 |
| 19 | Damon Arnette | redraft #199 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.