The Cincinnati Bengals are racking up the visits in Indianapolis, and to no surprise, the early reports have been on the defensive side of the ball. Cornerback is a sneaky long-term need for the club, and they are doing their due diligence with a few high-profile prospects.
One of which is Clemson’s Avieon Terrell, who is slated by most outlets to be a first-round pick in this year’s NFL Draft.
Terrell is one of the high-profile prospects the Bengals have met with recently at the NFL Combine, according to Malik Wright.
Terrell is a true junior and is coming off two solid seasons with the Tigers. He had 125 total tackles, three interceptions, and 25 passes defended in his Clemson career.
His sophomore season was a standout year, wherein he had two interceptions, 58 total tackles, and 12 passes defended. In 2024-2025, Terrell had a combined 21 passes defended and eight forced fumbles, showcasing his penchant for offensive disruption.
At 5’11” and 180 pounds, Terrell has solid NFL size to go with a respectable 83.5 overall PFF score for the 2025 season. Along with Peter Woods, Terrell was a defensive standout on a season that was an overall disappointment for Clemson last year.
Cincinnati has an unclear long-term future at the cornerback position. DJ Turner played at a Pro Bowl level last year and is entering the final year of his rookie deal, while Dax Hill is playing on the fifth-year option in 2026. The team re-signed Jalen Davis recently, but Cam Taylor-Britt appears to be on the way out, so taking a corner early in the draft would be wise.
What do you think about Avieon Terrell and the Bengals potentially selecting him in the Draft?
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