If you’ve been on social media as a Kansas City Chiefs fan since about early December, life has revolved around mock drafts. An unfortunate reality of a disappointing season has pushed fans toward every mock draft simulator available. With only six picks, the Chiefs have a lot of work to do, and one of their most valuable trade pieces could be Trent McDuffie. The two-time All-Pro corner will be playing on the final year of his contract in 2026 after becoming extension-eligible in 2025. If the Chiefs do not reach a deal with him, he could hold out of offseason programs—something Andy Reid has notably not cared for.
Trent McDuffie’s value is an interesting discussion because where he is at his best is also where he is less valuable. Most view him as a slot-first corner, even after earning second-team All-Pro honors on the outside in 2024. If he’s in the slot, he is close to (if not) the best nickel back in the league, but that also limits his trade and contract value, which McDuffie likely knows as well.
If the Chiefs do trade McDuffie to gain more draft capital and free up cap space, there are plenty of quality nickel options in the draft. However, without Jaylen Watson under contract, the Chiefs are already shallow on the outside with Kristian Fulton and Nohl Williams. Even without trading McDuffie, the Chiefs might still be in the market for a slot corner, or a corner in general, especially if they want to keep Chamarri Conner at safety and out of the slot.
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Avieon Terrell | CB | 5-11 180 LBS
— Price Carter (@priceacarter) February 4, 2026
Strong zone depth, smooth hips, and competitive toughness. He breaks quickly on throws and attacks the catch point with good tracking. Needs more downhill urgency vs. run, better ball location vs. bigger WRs.
Shades of: Nate Wiggins pic.twitter.com/w6etvPwaXx
NFL Draft Profile: Avieon Terrell, Corner, Clemson
Age: 21 (on draft day)
Height: 5-11 (listed)
Weight: 180 LBS. (listed)
Tape Exposure: LSU (2025), Louisville (2025), Boston College (2025)
Shades of: Nate Wiggins
Avieon Terrell's background
Terrell attended Westlake High School in Atlanta, Georgia, where he played both receiver and corner and was also a well-regarded track athlete. His older brother, A.J., was drafted in the first round by the Atlanta Falcons and has been one of the top corners in the league since entering the NFL. Avieon followed in his brother’s footsteps to Clemson as a three-star recruit via 247Sports.
Terrell finished his three-year college career with 125 tackles, nine tackles for loss, four sacks, and three interceptions. He declared for the NFL Draft on December 8, 2025.
Avieon Terrell Strengths
Athleticsm
Terrell has great vertical and horizontal agility. As a former track athlete, you can see his speed and how it helps him downfield. He has oily hips that help him move in and out of breaks in his backpedal, along with excellent closing speed.
Fiery Competetior
Terrell loves to compete and is willing to throw his smaller frame around as both a tackler and interruptor. He brings plenty of energy to the field and enjoys celebrating with his teammates. With 25 passes defended over three years, he consistently challenges bigger receivers on the outside and matches their physicality.
Profile
Scouts will love his profile: still a very young prospect, played at a blue-blood program, has NFL bloodlines, and is a former track athlete. He plays with attitude, and coaches are likely to be high on him.
Avieon Terrell Weaknesses
Size
A shorter, lighter corner who played mostly on the outside. He will be overmatched against many NFL receivers on the perimeter. Limited work in the slot makes his projection there less clean.
Tackling
While Terrell gives good effort as a tackler, it is not a strength of his game. He often absorbs contact rather than delivering it, acting more as an ankle diver than a form tackler. That’s not ideal for a projected slot defender. He posted an 11.9% missed tackle rate over his college career.
Catch Point
Despite solid deflection numbers, his interception totals are fairly low, and he can lose track of the ball downfield. He also struggles at times to get his head around in coverage, as shown by seven penalties in 2024.
How Avieon Terrell fits the Chiefs
If the Chiefs trade Trent McDuffie, there may be better pure slot options available in the draft. Terrell’s best fit might be as a part-time slot defender and part-time outside depth piece. The projection into the slot makes sense and could work out, but it isn’t a sure thing. Allowing him to shadow McDuffie in the slot while serving as depth could be the best long-term development plan and insurance against injury. There’s a lot to like about his game, and he could be a solid option at pick No. 40, depending on how the board breaks.
Avieon Terrell is a small but mighty corner with strong zone depth, smooth hips, and competitive toughness. He breaks quickly on throws and attacks the catch point with good tracking. He needs more downhill urgency against the run and better ball location versus bigger receivers.
Round Grade: Purple Chip (2nd Round Grade)