The first brothers ever drafted in the same NFL first round
In short: In 2018, a sibling duo rewrote the record books of professional football. While many families have produced multiple stars, Terrell and Tremaine Edmunds became the first set of brothers to both be selected in the first round of the same NFL draft.
The path to this milestone was paved at Virginia Tech, where Terrell Edmunds established himself as a versatile defensive presence. Before entering the professional ranks, he balanced roles as a running back and defensive back during his high school years in Ringgold, Virginia. At college, he transitioned into a key role starting at strong safety and middle linebacker from 2015 to 2017, ultimately choosing to forgo his senior year to enter the draft on January 6, 2018.
The drafting process highlighted the unique nature of their trajectory. Despite being projected by many scouts as a third-round pick due to a pre-existing shoulder injury and cramps during the NFL Scouting Combine, Terrell was selected 28th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers. His brother Tremaine was taken earlier in the same round at 16th overall by the Buffalo Bills. This historic selection cemented their status as a generational athletic family; their father, Ferrell Edmunds, was also an NFL tight end and a two-time Pro Bowler with the Miami Dolphins.
Terrell's professional career has been defined by high-level mobility and defensive versatility across multiple franchises. After signing a four-year, $10.80 million contract with the Steelers in 2018, he became a permanent starter in Week 3 of his rookie season. His journey since then has seen him navigate various roles with the Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Las Vegas Raiders, illustrating the complex mechanics of NFL roster management and the enduring legacy of an elite football lineage.
The Edmunds family represents a rare intersection of pedigree and performance. While Terrell's career has involved frequent team transitions—including stints on practice squads and various one-year deals—his presence in the league serves as a testament to a dynasty that began with his father's Pro Bowl appearances and continues through the historic first-round achievements of his sons.
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