OTF Premium 4-star++ DL James Johnson announcement thread (committed to Georgia)

[Assistant Regional Manager]

20 minutes ago, snugsie said:

The meltdown if we strike out again will be incredible lol surely we can land at least one?

Land one what? Land a player? We will land quite a few of those over the next month so rest easy.

Edited 6 hours ago by Assistant Regional Manager

[aaronstein5]

Ger-Bear please get sick today! 

[Hashtag]

2 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

4-star++ DL James Johnson announcement thread 

Miami (Fla.) Northwestern 4-star++ defensive lineman James Johnson is scheduled to announce his commitment today with a decision expected to come down to Georgia, Texas and maybe Miami. 

The 6-foot-2, 275-pound quick disruptor made official visits to Georgia (May 30-June 1), Miami (June 6-8), Florida (June 13-15) and Texas (June 20-22). 

Headed into the Texas OV, OTF was told it was 55-45 Georgia leading Texas. Johnson, who made his OV to Texas on his birthday weekend, had a tremendous visit with his mom and at that point it was seen as a neck and neck battle. 

Early in the week, there was more Georgia chatter than Texas with Miami still fighting. On Thursday, there was a little more Texas chatter. 

As we head into decision day, this is a recruitment that Texas has gone all in for all week. 

Johnson transferred to Northwestern High in the spring from North Fort Myers High. Johnson has known Texas lean and 4-star++ DL Kendall Guervil (Fort Myers, Fla./High) for years, as well as Texas freshman defensive lineman Myron Charles (Port Charlotte, Fla./High).

Johnson sports an 82-inch wingspan and 10 inch hands. His explosivity on the football field translates to track and field with a 58'0" shot put to his credit as a junior. 

 

Is there a time

[DanielOnorato]

James Johnson, the #1 ranked 2026 defensive lineman, will announce his commitment on June 28th between 1 and 2 p.m., according to On3.com. His finalists are Florida, Georgia, Miami, and Texas. 
 

[GoHorns1]

1 minute ago, Hashtag said:

Is there a time

Between 1-2 pm eastern is my understanding 

[Gerry Hamilton]

37 minutes ago, JMarquette said:

@Gerry Hamilton is the one or Siemon ones that will go through the fall

This one would for sure

[Gerry Hamilton]

10 minutes ago, aaronstein5 said:

Ger-Bear please get sick today! 

Very well played!

[qaertyisthatdude]

44 minutes ago, snugsie said:

The meltdown if we strike out again will be incredible lol surely we can land at least one?

If JJ chooses UGA, push harder for Lamar Brown.

[Red Five]

20 minutes ago, Hashtag said:

Is there a time

Texas-gets-another-badass-DT-o'clock.

[texcoyote15]

12 minutes ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Very well played!

Everyone get on Amazon and send Gerry a case of corn dogs and a gallon of mayonnaise 😂😂.  Hang in there Gerry 🤘🤘

[MBHORNSFAN]

59 minutes ago, snugsie said:

Outside of DL/LB these new coaches are struggling to recruit

 

My god.  Some of you are not built for this. 

[TexasLonghorns]

https://x.com/on3recruits/status/1938964961310491089?s=46

[f1revo]

12 minutes ago, MBHORNSFAN said:

 

My god.  Some of you are not built for this. 

Here we go again 😂 

[Sundancekid]

July, August, September, October, November… just win baby! Arch Manning led Texas Longhorn hype train is priming up the engines. Our cabins will be full with fanatics satiated my late November, early December. 

[Bevo92]

1 hour ago, snugsie said:

Outside of DL/LB these new coaches are struggling to recruit

Seriously?   Get perspective.   The Longhorns have never recruited at a more elite national level YOY than they have the past 4 yrs.   In Sark I trust.  
 

Hook em!  🧡🤘🏼🐂

[Assistant Regional Manager]

14 minutes ago, TexasLonghorns said:

https://x.com/on3recruits/status/1938964961310491089?s=46

James Johnson?

[closetojumping]

FWIW, the Miami mods on 247 told their board that the Miami staff does not expect to land Johnson. 

[TexasFan]

I have a feeling that it could be GA for him

[snugsie]

26 minutes ago, Bevo92 said:

Seriously?   Get perspective.   The Longhorns have never recruited at a more elite national level YOY than they have the past 4 yrs.   In Sark I trust.  
 

Hook em!  🧡🤘🏼🐂

We are talking about RIGHT NOW

[Sundancekid]

Right now we are recruiting at a very high level. We are winning at a high level. We are developing at a high level. Right now we are in the early stages of the recruiting cycle. Sark likes breaking hearts late in the game.

[Bobby Burton]

Welp, let’s see if Texas can break the streak. 

[JMarquette]

4 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said:

Welp, let’s see if Texas can break the streak. 

This doesn’t inspire confidence 

[Bonaparte]

12 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said:

Welp, let’s see if Texas can break the streak. 

Hook’em 

[TexasMDcoach]

11 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said:

Welp, let’s see if Texas can break the streak. 

You realize it is your fault if they don't pick Texas right? 😉

[HookemDTX]

17 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said:

Welp, let’s see if Texas can break the streak. 

This is Bobby saying that JJ is a horn! #tealeaves

Edited 4 hours ago by HookemDTX