Derrell Johnson II is a three-star recruit from Jacksonville, FL, out of Riverside (No. 878 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Wake Forest's 8 games this season.
Where Johnson comes from
- Jacksonville, FL
- Riverside
- About 400 miles from Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium
- Three-star, No. 878 in the 2022 class.
- On the Wake Forest roster since 2022
Where Johnson fits
Wake Forest lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
Wake Forest offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 4th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Wake Forest is 7-1, No. 14 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Merrimack, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Riverside
Also from Jacksonville, FL
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Wake Forest -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 4th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Wake Forest has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2019. Michael Jurgens went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Five seasons at Wake Forest
- 2026 Wake Forest DickertYear 5 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portal
- 2025 Wake Forest DickertYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 Wake Forest ClawsonYear 3 · Games –
- 2023 Wake Forest ClawsonYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Wake Forest ClawsonYear 1 · Games –
- High school RiversideJacksonville, FL · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 878 in the 2022 class. Signed with Wake Forest.Also from Riverside: Jaheim Singletary (Iowa State), Tae'Shaun Gelsey (Florida State), Myles Kendrick (Indiana) and 1 more.
Moves
- Entered the transfer portal from Wake Forest, Jan 10, 2026.
2022
- Signed with Wake ForestThree-star, out of Riverside
2026
- Entered the portalfrom Wake Forest
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Dave Clawson → Jake Dickert. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
In the portal · 2026
In transfer portal
