
FAU’s David Terrell is a battle-tested safety with local roots and a comeback story
In the 2026 season, Florida Atlantic lists David Terrell as a redshirt senior safety from Boca Raton who worked with the team but did not see action after a sports hernia and surgery[1]. That’s the key here: he brings veteran maturity, local familiarity, and a resilience factor coaches love, even if the on-field sample is limited right now[1]. If you want a depth piece who has already fought through adversity and understands the grind, he’s an intriguing fit; if you need instant, proven production, the current résumé is thinner than the hype.