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Overview

Freeling offers coveted length and athleticism at right tackle. With only one season as a full-time starter, filling out his frame and improving his technique should be early priorities. His quickness brings first-phase positioning advantages, but he needs more play strength to carry that over to block sustain and finish. Lunging and deadening feet post-punch must be coached out of his muscle memory in pass protection so his athleticism and length can do their jobs. Independent hand usage and a reliable “snatch and trap” could instantly bolster his success rate. There is some buyer beware on tape, but if smoothed out, he has the ceiling of a quality NFL starter.

Strengths

• Long-limbed with a frame that can add mass.
• Possesses plus athletic ability for the position.
• Has the initial quickness to make all the move blocks asked of him.
• Continues pressing forward to stay connected longer to blocks.
• Protection improved noticeably as the season progressed.
• Good fluidity when switching off and mirroring twisters.
• Redirects feet quickly to meet inside moves at the B-gap.
• Runs like a tight end as a lead blocker and to spring slip screens.

Weaknesses

• Inconsistent feel and execution for run-blocking landmarks.
• Unable to prevent ends from working across him against his will.
• Inconsistent hand placement/resets cause him to slide off blocks.
• Leans and lunges at the corner instead of continuing to slide feet.
• Stiff outside leg limits quickness to hit set points.
• Protection is missing independent hands and a more diverse approach.

Round 1, Pick #30: Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson

“The Miami Dolphins simply have to address cornerback sooner rather than later, and the extra first-round pick acquired from the Denver Broncos for Jaylen Waddle is a perfect time to do so.

Currently, the Dolphins’ cornerback depth chart primarily consists of Storm Duck, JuJu Brents, Jason Marshall Jr., Lonnie Johnson Jr. and Darrell Baker Jr. It’s not pretty, particularly for a new head coach in Jeff Hafley, who used to be a secondary coach.

“Duck is likely the best corner that Miami currently has on the roster, which must change,” Harms said. “Clemson’s Avieon Terrell brings inside-and-outside versatility, shows incredible instincts in zone coverage and is sticky and competitive in man coverage. He’s relentless in pursuit and a capable tackler when he wants to be.

“Terrell’s addition to the defensive back room is a great step forward for a team looking to rebuild from the studs by adding studs.”

Terrell, who didn’t take part in Clemson’s pro day, aggravated his hamstring injury during Monday’s private workout, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. While it would have been nice to get one final look at the 21-year-old in a workout setting, his tape justifies a late-first-round selection.

Game speed beats track speed, and Terrell’s injury shouldn’t impact his long-term NFL outlook.”

NFL.com Draft Profile

Overview

Avieon shares the same bloodlines and coverage temperament as his brother, A.J., a first-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 2020. Avieon Terrell is an athletic, fluid mover with clean transitions and enough speed to stay in phase on most vertical routes. He’s most effective in press-man coverage, where he mirrors releases with timing and discipline, staying crowded to the route. He concedes 50/50s to bigger targets at times, but is a constant catch irritant with good technique on all three levels. He can play wide or inside and is willing in run support, but he lacks ideal size. Terrell projects as an early starter thanks to his polish, ball skills and coverage versatility.

Strengths

• Blend of athleticism and size to play inside or outside.
• Stays low and balanced when matching the release.
• Guards against losing desired cover leverage at all times.
• Smooth hip flip with quick acceleration into top speed.
• Competitive energy makes route running laborious for the receiver.
• Crowds receiver’s chest and finds the football downfield.
• Closes quickly into the passing lane to harass the catch point.
• Pulls and rips at the football, forcing eight fumbles during his career.
• Good effort and urgency playing off perimeter blocks.
• Triggers downhill with control to do his part in run support.

Weaknesses

• Slender build gives ground to bigger wideouts on 50/50 balls.
• Loses feel for bendy routes from trail positioning.
• More reactive than proactive in anticipating receiver’s break point.
• Average eye balance and route awareness from short zones.
• Will take some losses tackling bigger backs in run support.