Defensive end Nick Bosa (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas) committed to Ohio State, a source tells 247Sports.

The five-star recruit, the younger brother of Buckeyes star Joey Bosa, is ranked as the nation's No. 1 strongside defensive end and the No. 2 prospect in Florida in the 2016 class by 247Sports.

Bosa chose Ohio State over offers from Florida and Florida State, among others.

"When I saw St. Thomas Aquinas play Nick Bosa’s freshman season, the coaches were already talking about Nick as being better than Joey at the same stage," Barton Simmons, 247Sports Director of Scouting, said. "He’s a unique kid with a big-time motor, lots of athletic upside and toughness. He can win with speed or kick inside and overpower you."

Bosa shortly afterwards confirmed his commitment on Twitter.

The Crystal Ball hit with 100-percent for the votes for Bosa to Ohio State.

"I always told coach Urban Meyer not to worry," Bosa said. "I didn't know for sure until last night. I got back from the Florida State visit. I had so much fun there. But Ohio State has the things that matter. The people, academics and coaches. FSU has the fun and partying by far. I have a great relationship with the staff at Ohio State, by far the best one I have."

Boss said the Seminoles finished second.

Joey Bosa is an All-American defensive end for the Buckeyes and projected to be a top-five NFL draft pick when he leaves Ohio State, either after this year, his junior season, or the next, if Nick's presence is a reason to stick around Columbus.

"I'm going to do some of the things Joe can do and hopefully some other things as well," said Bosa, who will enroll next summer. "The goal is to come in and compete and work hard. Ohio State is getting a worker and someone that's going to try to be great."

This is yet another pledge from Fort Lauderdale for the Buckeyes. They signed cornerback Damon Arnette and quarterback Torrance Gibson last cycle.

They lead for five-star wide receiver Trevon Grimes in 2017 as well.

"Urban knows what's up," Bosa said. "What better place to get talent than south Florida?"

It's the 18th verbal commit for the Buckeyes in the 2016 class and pushed Ohio State to No. 1 in the team recruiting rankings according to the 247Sports Composite.

"I think above all else, he’s a guy that seems to enjoy the battles on the line of scrimmage," Simmons said of Bosa. "He likes the hand-to-hand contact. He’s going to be a star in Columbus."