Two outstanding high school prospects will join Ohio State's football team in the fall as linebacker Justin Hilliard and defensive end Jashon Cornell have committed to the Buckeyes.

Hilliard, a graduate of Cincinnati's St. Xavier High School, and Cornell, who attended St. Paul in Cretin-Derham Hall, MN, made their intent public within minutes of one another during webcasts at their schools produced by ESPN. Hilliard indicated that choosing Ohio State was easy because he wanted to remain in his home state and has always been an Ohio State fan.