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NFL.com Draft Profile

Overview

Fano lacks ideal proportional build but compensates with loose hips, quick feet and high-end athleticism. He has the tools to mirror speed rushers, wall off the top of the pocket and find a late anchor when taking the worst of a bull rush. He needs to stay square longer to prevent inside moves and refine his punch approach/timing. His athletic profile is designed for move-based blocking schemes where he can pull, reach and climb while beating opponents to the spot with quickness/feel for hitting landmarks on time. He gives good effort as a downhill blocker but issues with pad level and core strength lead to him being overtaken as the rep progresses. Fano’s level of NFL success might be tied to scheme fit and individual matchups.

Strengths

• Three-year starter with experience at both tackle spots.
• Has extensive reps in prominent run-blocking schemes.
• Good hand-strike quickness when allowed to fire out.
• Accelerates feet and runs through angle blocks on contact.
• Has footwork and body control to stay connected on move blocks.
• Athleticism/adjustments can spring runs and screens in space.
• Flies out of his stance and in front of the rusher with quickness.
• Above-average mirroring the rush with foot quickness.
• Able to unlock hips and ride edge rushers around the pocket.
• Good at finding his footing after early push from speed to power.
• Feints punches to draw and dry out rusher’s hand swipe attempts.

Weaknesses

• Lean through his chest, waist and thighs by NFL standards.
• Lacks upper-body and core strength to sustain in-blocks at pro level.
• Pad level rides way too high on drive blocks.
• Can be pressed and displaced by heavy-handed ends.
• Loses “first in” battles to the frame with his pass punch.
• Will overset instead of working inside/out against speed rushers.
• Opens outside half too quickly, creating opportunities for inside moves.
• Must guard against lunging with inside hand and hugging with outside hand.

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

“Terrell is Dane Brugler’s 18th-ranked prospect, so the Dolphins bagged incredible value with their two first-round picks. Surely, it was tempting with KC Concepcion on the board, as the Dolphins should be wary of increasing the difficulty level on Malik Willis’ season by too much after trading Jaylen Waddle. But this was about sticking to the highest-rated player on the board, and Terrell should be a welcome addition for defensive-minded coach Jeff Hafley. — Howe”

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.