A former Clemson star is becoming a shutdown NFL cornerback and showing why he was a first-round draft pick.

A.J. Terrell has been shining in his second season with the Atlanta Falcons after being selected 16th overall by the franchise in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Terrell — a first-team All-ACC selection in his final season at Clemson in 2019 — is making a habit of locking down opposing NFL receivers and hadn’t allowed a touchdown this season until this past Sunday against the Saints.

According to Pro Football Focus, Terrell’s 83.8 coverage grade is second to only Los Angeles Rams corner Jalen Ramsey.

Here’s a look from Pro Football Focus at Terrell’s impressive numbers in coverage with the Falcons in 2021:

AJ Terrell in coverage this season:

Week 1:
3 RECs
30 yards

Week 2:
0 RECs

Week 4:
1 REC
2 yards

Week 5:
2 RECs
10 yards

Week 7:
3 RECs
14 yards

Week 8:
2 RECs
-1 yard

Week 9:
2 RECs
19 yards
1 TD pic.twitter.com/ljoqj7qjqJ

— PFF (@PFF) November 9, 2021

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