Clemson received a sudden and welcome commitment from 4-star offensive lineman Mitchell Mayes tonight. Mayes hails from Raleigh, NC (Leesville Road). He is the #63 player overall and #3 OG prospect in the 2020 class per the 247Sports Composite® and is a mass of a man at 6-4, 306 pounds. Clemson beat NC State, UNC, Auburn, and Tennessee for Mayes’ commitment.
Early evaluations of Mayes’ play note that he is an exceptional run blocker but still needs to improve his pass protection. He will likely begin as a right tackle at Clemson. Clemson gravitates towards offensive line prospects that that offer positional flexibility and he fits that mold, so a move inside down the road is also possible.