Miami picked up a commitment at a position of need on Monday.

Houston North Shore three-star linebacker Corey Flagg went public with a verbal pledge to Manny Diaz and the Hurricanes after spending this past weekend in Coral Gables.

Flagg, who is listed on the industry-generated composite as the nation’s No. 39 inside linebacker prospect this cycle, also held offers from Oklahoma State, Purdue, Virginia Tech, Boston College and Texas Tech.

"Miami is just a great place," Flagg told 247Sports and InsideTheU while breaking down the decision. "First of all it's Miami. It's a city and I'm a city dude from Houston. Just the history with all the linebackers and the coaches. They show a lot of interest in me and my family. We don't just talk about football, it's also about life. I like that."

Flagg originally landed an offer from the Hurricanes back in March. He however didn't turn into a huge priority until defensive coordinator Blake Baker flew out to the Lone Star State to watch the rising senior practice.

"Him and [assistant linebackers coach Jonathan Patke] are great guys," Flagg said. "They have been recruiting me real hard and they are Houston natives. I like them."

Flagg becomes the second linebacker to commit to Miami in the Class of 2020 joining Largo's Alvin Mathis. He said that the plan is to enroll early as he knows that playing time will be available seeing as how the Hurricanes are set to lose four linebackers to graduation after the upcoming season.

"That definitely stands out," he said. "But at the same time I'm a confident person and I think that I can go in anywhere and start. I just really like the opportunity though. We run a 4-3 defense at my school and that's the same thing they run so I'm like a clone."

Flagg totaled 144 tackles as a junior. He measured 5-10, 233 pounds at The Opening Houston back in March.

Flagg's commitment strengths Miami's hold on the nation's No. 6 ranked recruiting class according to the industry-generated 247Sports' Composite Team Rankings after a busy weekend of commitments which saw Notre Dame leapfrog the Hurricanes.

The group is headlined by Belen Jesuit five star running back Don Chaney. It also includes four-star recruits like Oakleaf offensive tackle Jalen Rivers, Miami Northwestern wide receiver Marcus Fleming, McDougle Technical Institute defensive end Samuel Anaele, Suffield (Conn.) Academy quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna Prep defensive lineman Willie Moise and South Dade cornerback Jaiden Francois.

The recruiting new isn't expected to stop anytime soon for Miami as the the Hurricanes are set to hold their annual Paradise Camp this upcoming weekend which means plenty of top targets will be in town. For a VIP look at all the prospects expected to be on hand click, here.

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