James Johnson is a four-star recruit from Fort Myers, FL, out of Miami Northwestern (No. 105 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Texas's 8 games this season.
Where Johnson comes from
- Fort Myers, FL
- Miami Northwestern
- Miami Northwestern is about 1,100 miles from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
- Four-star, No. 105 in the 2026 class.
Where Johnson fits
Texas lists 19 defensive linemen this season.
Texas defensive linemen with a game this season
Texas is 6-2, No. 10 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Missouri, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Miami Northwestern
Also from Fort Myers, FL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Steve Sarkisian
Pass share
43.5%
226 pass / 293 run
Plays / game
64.9
8 games
Team sack rate
9.1%
263 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive lineman for Texas.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in pursuit and power moves.
Texas has produced 8 All-Conference defensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 14 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. T'Vondre Sweat was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Texas in 2026
- 2026 Texas SarkisianYear 1 · Games –
- High school Miami NorthwesternMiami, FL · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 105 in the 2026 class. Signed with Texas.Also from Miami Northwestern: J'Vari Flowers (Florida), Calvin Russell III (Syracuse), Jordan Campbell (Miami) and 15 more.
2026
- Signed with TexasFour-star, out of Miami Northwestern
