18th-ranked prospect Trayvon Mullen commits to Clemson

Clemson added a major piece to its defense Wednesday, landing four-star defensive back Trayvon Mullen as part of the Tigers' 2016 recruiting class.

The Florida native, who also returned kicks and played receiver, is ranked the second-best defensive back in the entire country, and the 18th overall prospect in ESPN's Top 300.

Mullen received 32 offers from FBS programs, including 26 from Power 5 schools, but the lure of playing for Clemson's defense was too strong to ignore.

"I just went with my heart," Mullen said. "I have a real opportunity to come in and play at Clemson, and that was important. But the different feel that I got while walking around campus at Clemson told me it was the right place for me."

Trayvon Mullen Bio

Position: DB
Hometown: Coconut Creek, Fla.
High School: Coconut Creek High School
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170 lbs.