Just as DTI finished wrapping up how crazy this past weekend was for Ohio State fans, the Buckeyes landed commitments number 21 and 22 for the class of 2009. Today, shortly after 3:00 p.m., Monroeville (PA) Gateway WR/CB Corey Brown (pictured above, left) gave his verbal commitment to the Buckeyes and later in the afternoon it was announced that Dublin Scioto DB Bradley McDougald (above, right) pledged his services to Jim Tressel’s staff as well. The Buckeyes continued their recruitment of the 2009 class at a record-breaking pace and available spots continue to close up in, what could be, the best recruiting class in Ohio State history.

Brown, listed at 6′2″ and 180-pounds, picked the Bucks over Pittsburgh, Michigan, West Virginia, and North Carolina, among others. OSU plans to use him at the corner back position, due to his great size and strength, but Brown is also being considered at wide out, as he is a very good receiver for Gateway, the same school as his good friend and fellow 2009 Buckeye, Dorian Bell. Brown gives the Buckeyes tremendous versatility on either side of the ball, as he is just a pure athlete. He racked up 23 receptions for over 500 yards and 3 touchdowns as receiver and added 40 tackles and 4 interceptions as a junior for the Gators in 2007.

McDougald was a late bloomer to the recruiting scene, but his hard work and natural talent eventually showed, as the hometown Buckeyes, as well as other programs such as Michigan State, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, West Virginia, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and more, vied for the services of the 6′1″ 190-pound athlete from Dublin Scioto. McDougald, like Brown, played on both sides of the ball for the Irish, but will likely play safety in Columbus. Accumulating for over 1,600 yards and 13 touchdowns on offense as a junior in 2007, Jim Tressel’s staff knows they are getting a superb athlete who will be able to run around the field and make plays. McDougald did not start playing corner back until late last season, but picked up the position quickly, intercepting a pass and making some great plays in the secondary. He joins Brown, Dominic Clark, Justin Green, Jamie Wood, and C.J. Barnett as members of the Buckeyes secondary for the 2009 class.

With 22 verbal commitments, Jim Tressel’s staff continues to do wonders, as we are still in June. Spots in the 2009 class are filling up quickly and only certain players have received the word that they can wait to make their decisions (see: Marcus Hall, Corey Adams, Chris Watt, EJ Banks). If a player, especially one in the secondary wants to commit to the Bucks, they better pull the trigger soon. The Buckeyes may be done with this class by the time July comes to an end, enabling the staff to start going after Class of 2010 players. Only time will tell who the next Buckeye will be, but for now D.J. Hunter, Jaamal Berry, Vlad Emilien, Brandon McGee, Jonathan Newsome, Pat Muldoon, John Martinez, and all the other players with OSU offers better hurry up and commit if they want to wear the Scarlet and Gray.

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