John Johnson III
Freshman quarterback on West Virginia's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′10″ · 178 lb · New Orleans, LA · Edna Karr
Recruiting
QB recruit
No. 1174 nationally · Signed with West Virginia
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 quarterback on West Virginia's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to West Virginia in 2026.
John Johnson III
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with West Virginia3-star out of Edna Karr
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rich Rodriguez
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at quarterback for West Virginia -- now graded to hold down a real role in the quarterback room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Geno Smith went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
West Virginia
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · West Virginia
Returning around him
- 14% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: -17 net (34 in / 51 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
West Virginia · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #49 · 2026 recruiting class #25
Background
High School Three-year starter at quarterback and corner for coach Brice Brown at Edna Karr High 2025 5A-9 Louisiana Football Coaches Associaton All-State Second Team District Offensive Co-MVP and All-District First Team honoree 2024 Class 5A All-State First Team Two-time Sugar Bowl Athlete of th...