Montreal Alouettes sign former Indiana All-American DB Tiawan Mullen

The Montreal Alouettes have signed former Indiana star defensive back Tiawan Mullen to a one year deal to play in the CFL.

The former All-American cornerback was a four-year starter at Indiana who had 144 total tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, five interceptions, 28 pass deflections, and four forced fumbles over 40 career collegiate games at IU.

Mullen was also a former four-star recruit out of Coconut Creek High School in Fort Lauderdale (FL) picked Indiana over schools including UCF, Nebraska and Pittsburgh.

Although un-drafted in the 2023 NFL Draft he also signed and played with the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles the past two years. After being released by the Eagles he was unsigned this season until the Alouettes signed him this month.

Tiawan is the older brother is Trayvon Mullen, a former second-round NFL draft pick who has played six seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, and Baltimore Ravens. He is also the cousin of star quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has twice been named the league’s MVP as a member of the Ravens.

Mullen had 11 tackles and two pass deflections in three games in 2023. He led the game in tackles against the Rams in the preseason opener. Mullen also spent most of his time on special teams with the Eagles and Chargers.

Let's wish Mr. Mullen good luck in Montreal in the CFL.