Scout's Take: No. 9 Derrick Brown to Auburn

Derrick Brown's recruitment could go all the way until national signing day. Miller Safrit/ESPNAuburn continued its strong run national signing day by adding a commitment from defensive tackle Derrick Brown, the fifth-ranked defensive tackle and the ninth-ranked player overall in the ESPN 300, committed to the Tigers. The five-star prospect chose Auburn over Mississippi State, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama.

Brown has been tight-lipped about his recruitment but visited Mississippi State in November followed by a trip to Alabama in December. Auburn, Tennessee and Georgia all received visits from the talented defensive linemen in January. It was the Jan. 15 visit to Auburn that eventually…