Five-star recruit James Johnson flips his commitment from Georgia to Texas Longhorns
During the recruiting process, Johnson made two stops to the Forty Acres. His most recent visit came this past weekend. That trip was a very good sign for Texas as Johnson was initially supposed to visit Syracuse, which he canceled so he could be in Texas. Following the trip, Johnson raved about the coaching staff and culture.
Over the last few months, the Northwestern High School product has drawn interest from some of the top programs in the nation. That included Florida State, Florida, and Miami. While he was committed to Georgia, the Longhorns made Johnson an offer he could not turn down.
After a frustrating few weeks on the recruiting trail, the Longhorns have been busy bringing in elite talent over the last ten days. Texas also secured commitments from four-star cornerback Samari Matthews and five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson. They will join a 2026 class that also includes five-star quarterback Dia Bell and five-star cornerback Jermaine Bishop.
Due to their recent additions, Texas is poised to extend their playoff run. Their defense, which was one of the best in the nation last year, has only gotten better. With Atkinson and Johnson now in the mix, there should be no drop-off after this upcoming season for a program with national title aspirations.
Currently, Texas now has one of the best 2026 classes in the nation. They have the potential to make life difficult for quarterbacks and give offensive coordinators nightmares. With the start of the 2025 campaign just a few months away, Texas is heating up on the recruiting trail.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: 5-star recruit James Johnson flips his commitment from Georgia to Texas
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