The Seattle Seahawks had a storybook year en route to Super Bowl XL. While they took a chance on some faces, their roster was one of the most complete and balanced in the league last year. But entering the 2026 season, when they would want to have a repeat run, they have a glaring hole at cornerback. With the NFL Draft’s first round approaching, I think they might find a solution in a familiar football family.

Clemson’s Avieon Terrell, brother of six-year veteran NFL CB AJ Terrell, sports features the team needs. He might not be among the top players, but he sure has skills and the hunger to develop. For a team that gambled on the most important position with quarterback Sam Darnold, why not add another name to the list?

What makes Terrell a perfect option for the Seahawks?

Now, Avieon Terrell didn’t have the best year, which pushed him down the draft too. The hamstring injury didn’t help either, messing up his Combine, Pro Day, and even a private workout he set up. But this is where teams overthink things. Everyone focuses on what went wrong and suddenly forgets the talent underneath. Before we get to why Terrell fits into the system, let’s understand exactly what the Seahawks’ approach is at this position and why they need more versatile players there.

Looking at the Seahawks right now, you can’t ignore the fact that they just lost two key cornerbacks: Riq Woolen and Coby Bryant. Woolen went to the Eagles on a one-year, $12 million deal, and Bryant, too, headed to the Bears. Now, that took a pretty hard hit on the team’s secondary. Sure, they brought in Noah Igbinoghene, but one addition doesn’t add any depth to the team.

There’s another factor to consider, which is Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald’s “Dark Side” defense. This isn’t a system where corners just sit back and cover receivers all day. Here, they’ve got to get physical, step up, and help stop the run, too. The very reason why the Seahawks moved on from Riq Woolen. Under former head coach Pete Carroll, he looked great, fast, and athletic. But once Mike Macdonald came in with that more physical system, things got a bit tricky for him. But this is where Terrell’s flexibility stands out.

In college, he didn’t stick to one spot, playing both inside in the slot (112 snaps) and outside (476 snaps). That clearly shows he’s not a one-trick player but someone who can move around and adjust according to the defense.

On top of that, for the last two seasons at Clemson, Terrell has been ranked among the top 20 cornerbacks in run defense grade, which isn’t something to be shrugged off. It just clicks in Mike Macdonald’s system.

They want corners who play tough, almost like extra defenders in the front. Avieon Terrell fits that idea perfectly. Terrell can turn into someone like Kyle Hamilton. That might sound like a big comparison, but let’s not forget Hamilton became a star in Baltimore under Mike Macdonald, so the blueprint is already there.

But all of this sounds great only if Avieon Terrell is still available till the No. 32 pick. And that’s a big “if.” Teams like the New York Giants are already eyeing cornerbacks, and if they notice his skills, the team could easily grab him earlier. With talent comes a lot of competition, and if the Seattle Seahawks plan on taking him, they might need to fight another team.

Eagles have a strong interest in Avieon Terrell

The Philadelphia Eagles are taking a close look at their defense, especially the players in the secondary. Last season wasn’t very consistent, so the team now wants to get younger, faster, and build something strong for the future. That’s why they are paying attention to players like Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell. Plus, they even spoke with him at the NFL Combine.

On top of it, what makes this move even more sensible is familiarity. Terrell already knows some of the players on the team. He played at Clemson with Drew Mukuba, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., and Will Shipley.

However, there is still a simple question about Avieon Terrell: where will he fit best?

He is not the biggest corner, so analysts think he may be better playing inside as a slot corner. That role needs quick movement and fast reactions, which suits him well. But if the Eagles use him there, they may have to move other players around to make space.

This is not a big problem for the team. The Eagles are planning for the future with young players looking to develop. Now, this puts two teams in a strong contention, and it will be interesting to see if any of them gets him in. But one thing is certain: missing out on him will be a big blow for the teams.