Penn State has had Tampa (Fla.) Plant defensive tackle Judge Culpepper on campus for the last two days, and after arriving back in the Sunshine State the three-star prospect pulled the trigger for the Nittany Lions.  Culpepper announced his commitment on Friday afternoon. 

Proud to announce that I am an official commit to the Penn State Nitttany Lions! # weare pic.twitter.com/nixrfm5Csh — Judge Culpepper (@JudgeCulpepper) July 14, 2017

Culpepper becomes the 15th commitment in the Class of 2018 for the Nittany Lions, who are hosting their biggest recruiting weekend of the summer over the next few days. 

The 6-foot-5, 260-pound prospect is the son of former Florida All-American and NFL defensive tackle Brad Culpepper.  He is the No.  18 strongside defensive end in the country and the No.  73 prospect in Florida according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.  He is expected to play inside for the Nittany Lions. 

Alabama, Florida, LSU, Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Tennessee and others had offered Culpepper.  Penn State entered the week with a heavy lead on the 247Sports Crystal Ball. 

Penn State assistants Josh Gattis, Terry Smith and Sean Spencer teamed up on Culpepper’s recruitment.  He previously visited State College in April. 

The Nittany Lions entered the day with the No.  4 class in the 247Sports Team Rankings.