Four-star Florida running back Jaylan Knighton announced his commitment to Florida State on Tuesday. Just a few days ago, it was thought that Knighton — who is the No. 3 all-purpose back in the nation — was Buckeye bound. A visit to Florida State this past weekend apparently changed things. Knighton (5-9 194) also held offers from the likes of Alabama, Oklahoma, and Miami.
Knighton (5-9 185) is the No. 3 all-purpose back in the 2020 class and the No. 108 player overall in the 247Sports Composite. He took his final official visit to Ohio State the weekend of June 21. Previously committed to Oklahoma, Knighton decommitted in January. He will be choosing between the Sooners, Ohio State, Clemson, Florida State, Miami, and LSU.
A year ago, this was the weekend when Ohio State’s annual Friday Night Lights camp would take place. It was moved up from its customary late July date in order to coincide with the NCAA’s new allowance for spring official visits. This year, however, the June Friday Night Lights has been replaced with what OSU is calling the Buckeye Bash Barbecue…
