Denton (Texas) Ryan defensive end Earnest Brown tells 247Sports he has committed to Northwestern.

"I really wanted to go to Northwestern and I didn't want to lose a great opportunity," Brown added.

The 6-foot-5, 233-pound Brown's offer list included Baylor, Texas, Texas A&M and Oklahoma.

The 247Sports Composite ranks Brown as the nation's No. 11 strong-side defensive end. He is the fifth commit Pat Fitzgerald and his staff in 2017.

"They always had great attitudes and they really care about the players," Brown said. "I want to be coached by the best and Northwestern has it and is what's best for me."