REACTION: Atlanta Falcons STEAL Avieon Terrell, LOCKDOWN CB Across Brother A.J. | Day 2 Draft Recap

The Locked On Falcons podcast recaps Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting the Atlanta Falcons' standout pick of cornerback Avion Terrell at No. 48 in Round 2. Host Aaron Freeman praises the selection as a 'feel-good story' and a strategic win, emphasizing that the Falcons targeted consensus value by drafting the second-highest rated player on Arif Hassan's board. Despite concerns over Terrell's 4.64 40-yard dash at his pro day—attributed to a sore hamstring—the Falcons are optimistic about his potential as a versatile, playmaking corner with strong ball skills and a 'gourmet shrimp' physique. Freeman draws comparisons to elite undersized corners like Jason Verrett and sees Terrell as a potential solution to the Falcons' long-standing secondary instability, especially as a likely starter opposite his brother AJ Terrell. The episode also defends the Falcons' selection of Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch as the 'one exception' to their lack of a traditional X receiver, praising his gadget skills, return ability, and upside as a dynamic playmaker in Kevin Stefanski’s offense. The podcast concludes with anticipation for Day 3, where the Falcons are expected to prioritize the trenches—offensive and defensive line—to satisfy Jarvis Davis’s demands, potentially trading back to accumulate more draft capital for a 'double dip' on position of need.