After playing college football for the Michigan Wolverines, he was selected as the eighth pick in the first round of the 2001 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears.

[1] Terrell attended Huguenot High School in Richmond, Virginia and was a two-sport star in football and basketball.

[citation needed] A three-year letterman and two-year starter at wide receiver for the University of Michigan, Terrell played in 37 games and made 21 starts before declaring for the NFL draft as junior.

A two-time All-Big Ten Conference selection, Terrell was named to the 2000 College Football News and CNN/Sports Illustrated All-America first-team squads.

He capped an outstanding sophomore campaign by being named the FedEx Orange Bowl MVP after setting career highs with 10 receptions for 150 yards and three tds.