ALAMEDA — Mike Mayock apparently loved what he saw scouting the national championship game in person. With the Raiders selecting Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen with the 40th overall pick, three of the Raiders’ first four picks are from either Alabama or Clemson.
Mullen joins college teammate Clelin Ferrell in Oakland after the Raiders selected the Clemson defensive end with the fourth overall pick on Thursday night.
Mullen was named defensive MVP of the national championship game after he recorded an interception, forced fumble, sack and six tackles against Alabama in Clemson’s blowout win. Mullen declared early for the draft after his junior season and finished his Clemson career with 94 tackles, 4.