Trayvon Mullen, a four-star defensive back from south Florida is heading to Clemson.
Mullen announced his decision Wednesday morning during a nationally televised ceremony on ESPNU. Mullen said he thinks he can come in and contribute immediately.
He said he had a sense he would pick Clemson after his visit.
Mullen reportedly was torn between his finalists: LSU, Florida State, Clemson, TCU and Louisville, where a cousin plays.
Mullen, 6-1, 168 pounds, was rated the nation’s No. 6 cornerback, according to 247sports.com’s composite rankings. He was ranked No. 60 overall in the 2016 class. Other services, including ESPN, ranked him higher.
“He’s a lockdown corner, and I think he has a chance to be a 3-year guy and possible NFL draft pick barring any injuries and if he keeps his head straight,” his high school coach, Kareem Reid, told the Tallahassee Democrat. “He has that type of ability and he has the rare skill-set that everybody looks for in an elite cornerback with his size and speed.
“I think the sky’s the limit for him.”
Mullen was selected to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
If Trayvon Mullen picks #LSU, would be third top-20 nationally ranked CB to pick the Tigers. Kevin Toliver and Patrick Peterson both top 10.
— Jeremy Crabtree (@jeremycrabtree) February 3, 2016
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LSU, Clemson, Louisville, TCU and Florida State are the top 5 for Trayvon Mullen https://t.co/X25lZJa9t2 pic.twitter.com/2cQ4a2YFGC
— LSU Sports from The Advocate (@LSUnow) February 2, 2016
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