New 5-Star Ohio State Commit Nick Bosa Has Skills to Be Better Than Brother Joey

Nick Bosa, following in the footsteps of his famous older brother, has decided to leave Florida for a college football career in Columbus.

The 5-star St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) defensive end announced his commitment to Ohio State on Tuesday via a Twitter post that indicates a proverbial passing of the torch from Joey Bosa:

The elder Bosa, a junior standout at Ohio State, is a two-year starter who earned Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors last season. A strong 2015 campaign could put him in contention to become the top overall pick in next year’s NFL draft if he chooses to forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility.

Nick’s decision ensures there will be yet another talented lineman to step up for Ohio State after his departure.

The 6’4, 265-pound playmaker is rated No. 1 among 2016 defensive ends and ninth overall nationally in 247Sports’ composite rankings. He is considered the Sunshine State’s top senior defender.

Bosa becomes the 18th member of a star-studded Ohio State class. His pledge pushes the Buckeyes past Florida State and LSU atop composite class rankings.

The Seminoles were viewed as a viable contender, while Florida and Notre Dame also received interest. Despite a lengthy list of scholarship offers, few ever imagined he would end up anywhere other than Ohio State.

All 57 expert predictions in his 247Sports’ Crystal Ball pointed to Columbus as Bosa’s ultimate destination. It always seemed to be a case of…

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