Desmond Johnson
Freshman linebacker on Pittsburgh's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 210 lb · Miami, FL · Miami Northwestern Senior
Recruiting
LB recruit
No. 1174 nationally · Signed with Pittsburgh
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 linebacker on Pittsburgh's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Pittsburgh in 2026.
Desmond Johnson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Pittsburgh3-star out of Miami Northwestern
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Narduzzi
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Pittsburgh -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
Pittsburgh has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers and 1 All-Americans. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Kyle Louis was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Pittsburgh
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Pittsburgh
Returning around him
- 1 Pittsburgh player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -5 net (16 in / 21 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Pittsburgh · Last season: 8-5 (AP #24) · Talent rank #64 · 2026 recruiting class #44
Background
Enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in January 2026 following his early graduation from Miami Northwestern Senior. HIGH SCHOOL: Brings versatility and playmaking ability, recording 83 tackles, seven sacks, three interceptions and two forced fumbles in 10…helped his school to a 12-2 season an...
The linebacker corps · Pittsburgh
- Braylan Lovelace79 tackles · 2025
- #31Demarco Ward50 tackles · 2025
- #10Alex Sanford Jr.47 tackles · 2025
- #24Cameron Lindsey32 tackles · 2025
- #48Desmond Johnsonno box-score line yet
9 more on the roster · Pittsburgh team page