Latest top prospects expected at ohio states friday night lights

Tom VanHaarenJul 24, 2015, 12:20 PM ET

Ohio State’s weekend started early and on the right foot when ESPN 300 defensive end Nick Bosa committed to the Buckeyes on Thursday. It's an important weekend because it's the Buckeyes' annual "Friday Night Lights" camp.

The coaches and staff have been tweeting about the event, which will draw many top prospects.

The 🌟🌟 will be shining under the lights tonight in the best stadium in college football! #GoBucks #FNL pic.twitter.com/EKNXTAcmRT
- Mark Pantoni (@markpantoni) July 24, 2015

The visiting recruits get to take part in a competitive camp that takes place under the lights in the Horseshoe. It creates an exciting environment and usually attracts some of the bigger-name targets for Ohio State. This year is no different as plenty of prospects have taken to social media to share their visit plans. ESPN 300 defensive tackle Antwuan Jackson, who has Ohio State and Auburn at the top of his list, tweeted he is on his way to Columbus Friday morning.

⭕️️️hio State here I come❗️❗️❗️ #OhioState #Buckeyes
- ⭐️Antwuan Jackson⭐️ (@Hercules__52) July 24, 2015

ESPN 300 wide receiver Ahmir Mitchell also shared that he is headed to COlumbs and also will be making the trip North to Michigan on Saturday.

On my way to Columbus Ohio #FNL ⭕️😈🅾 #Buckeyes
- Ahmir_SoDevoted (@TheDeuce_2_Nice) July 24, 2015

Friday Night Lights is not limited to 2016 prospects either, so there will be a lot of top underclassmen on hand in the Shoe. ESPN Junior 300 wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson Jr. tweeted a picture of himself with Jermani Brown, Deommodore Lenoir and Darnay Holmes on their visit.

#shhhh #O-H pic.twitter.com/NGEdsZ44ZL
- Keyshawn Jr. (@keyshawnnnn) July 24, 2015

The event also gives the committed prospects an opportunity to get more comfortable with each other, future teammates and coaches. Commit Bruce Judson went up to Columbus a few days early and had the chance to spend some quality time with current Buckeyes.

Chilling pool side talking to Raekwon and JT Barrett ❗️🅾✊🏾😌 #OH-
- #⃣L'sCampaign4⃣way⛽️ (@4way_lilbruce) July 24, 2015

It also gives the committed Buckeyes a chance to recruit the uncommitted targets on hand. With 2016 targets Luke Farrell, Donnie Corley and Damar Hamlin among others expected, there is a lot of opportunity for Ohio State. With 2017 targets Paris Ford, Richard Lecounte and Donovan Jeter and plenty of others, there is top talent across the board at the event.

Ohio State Bound🔴⚪️‼️
- Paris Ford1⃣ (@DiddyBop1_) July 24, 2015

The event has yielded big results for Ohio State in the past and with the recent success on the recruiting trail, there is no reason why this year should be any different.

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Top prospects expected at Ohio State's Friday Night Lights