Could Avieon Terrell Be the Browns’ Next Game-Changing Cornerback?

Could Avieon Terrell Be the Browns’ Next Game-Changing Cornerback?

The Cleveland Browns had a solid plan for the cornerback position when training camp opened in the summer of 2025.

Denzel Ward was the clear No. 1 cornerback, with Greg Newsome II holding down the other starter’s spot. Martin Emerson Jr., entering the final year of his rookie contract, was the clear third cornerback.

But fate, as it often does, had other ideas.

Emerson was lost for the season in training camp with a torn Achilles, while Newsome was traded in October to the Jacksonville Jaguars for cornerback Tyson Campbell.

Once he got his bearings, Campbell played well enough to claim the second cornerback position, but the vacancy left by Emerson was never adequately filled.

Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft next week, general manager Andrew Berry really should be focusing on fixing the offense in the first round, but if he decides that adding a prospective top player to the secondary, he may turn his focus to cornerback Avieon Terrell from Clemson.

Name: Avieon Terrell

Position: Cornerback

Height/Weight: 5-foot-11, 186 pounds

College: Clemson Tigers

2025 Defensive Stats: 12 games, 48 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 0 interceptions, 9 passes defensed, 1 fumble recovery, 5 forced fumbles

Career Defensive Stats: 39 games, 125 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 3 interceptions, 25 passes defensed, 3 fumble recoveries, 8 forced fumbles

Average “Big Board” Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: 25th overall, projected first round

The Draft Network’s Grade/Round Value: Round 1 – Pro Bowl Caliber

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