Donovan Johnson is a three-star recruit from Fayetteville, NC, out of Pine Forest (No. 1,030 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Rutgers's 8 games this season.
Where Johnson comes from
- Fayetteville, NC
- Pine Forest
- About 450 miles from SHI Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class.
Where Johnson fits
Rutgers lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
Rutgers offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 35th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Rutgers is 2-6. Next: at Wisconsin, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Fayetteville, NC
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Rutgers -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 35th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Rutgers has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman.
Joined Rutgers in 2026
- 2026 Rutgers SchianoYear 1 · Games –
- High school Pine ForestFayetteville, NC · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class. Signed with Rutgers.
2026
- Signed with RutgersThree-star, out of Pine Forest
