Rutgers landed a highly coveted addition to its defense when the Scarlet Knights got a verbal commitment from Florida recruit Deion Hallmon last night.

The 6-foot, 165-pound cornerback from Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Fla., confirmed his commitment, tweeting, “I’ve decided to take my talents up north to the university of Rutgers! #ScarletKnights”

Hallmon — who has 4.38 speed in the 40-yard dash — picked Rutgers over Syracuse, Wisconsin, Florida State and Clemson. He had more than 30 offers, including from Nebraska, West Virginia, South Carolina, Mississippi and Arkansas.

Rutgers coach Kyle Flood tweeted, “New FL addition to the 2014 F.A.M.I.L.Y.!!”