Desmond Johnson
Desmond Johnson is a three-star recruit from Miami, FL, out of Miami Northwestern (No. 1,174 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Pittsburgh's 9 games this season.
Where Johnson comes from
- Miami, FL
- Miami Northwestern
- About 1,000 miles from Acrisure Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,174 in the 2026 class.
Where Johnson fits
Pittsburgh lists 14 linebackers this season.
Pittsburgh linebackers with a game this season
Pittsburgh is 6-3. Next: vs Florida State, Fri Nov 13.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Miami Northwestern
Also from Miami, FL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Narduzzi
Pass share
49.1%
315 pass / 326 run
Plays / game
71.2
9 games
Team sack rate
2.6%
345 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Pittsburgh -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in pursuit and hit power.
Pittsburgh has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers and 1 All-American. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Kyle Louis was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Pittsburgh in 2026
- 2026 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 1 · Games –
- High school Miami NorthwesternMiami, FL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,174 in the 2026 class. Signed with Pittsburgh.Also from Miami Northwestern: J'Vari Flowers (Florida), Calvin Russell III (Syracuse), Jordan Campbell (Miami) and 15 more.
2026
- Signed with PittsburghThree-star, out of Miami Northwestern