Finding Broncos: A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson | How he Fits, Where he Goes

Measurements

Height: 6-foot-1

Weight: 195

Arms: 31-1/4 inches

Hands: 9 inches

Combine Results

40: 4.42 seconds

Bench Press (225 lbs): 15 reps

Vertical Jump: 34.5 inches

Broad Jump: 129 inches

Stats

Pros

Played very well vs. tough receiver talent in 2019
Will challenge 50/50 balls
Has really good body control
Tough press
Has a technically sound backpedal
Forces receivers to go where he wants them to go
Smooth flipping of the hips
Does well reading the QB when facing him or the WR with back to the ball
Hands are good
Agile feet
Able to mirror receivers routes
Patient with his coverage
Can disrupt the catch point
Can jump timing routes fairly consistently
Plays receivers into teammates
Doesn’t give the receiver much space

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Cons

Tackle angles need to be cleaned up
Struggled against LSU
More consistency as a run defender
Long-legged
Needs to improve gathering into breaks when mirroring
Needs to stay low through his backpedal
Can be more aggressive at the catch point
Must stay focused in the NFL

Overview

A.J. Terrell has the physical traits for the NFL and his technique is well-developed. He did struggle against LSU, but that school had one of the top receivers in college football and the top quarterback, so it isn’t a major concern.

It is something that Terrell will just have to grow with when it comes to transitioning to the NFL. Teams that run a coverage scheme that will let him be more physical will really bring out the best in him.

Fit with Broncos

*See video above.

Grade: No. 41 overall prospect

Where he Goes: Round 2

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