Fansided · Sep 15, 2025
Miami and Mario Cristobal get bad news from 5-star Texas DL commit
Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal | Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesMiami got a dose of reality in the chase for a blue-chip defender. James "JJ" Johnson, the top defensive tackle in the 2026 class by Rivals/On3, says he is "locked in" with Texas despite steady contact from Miami and Florida. Johnson, who transferred from North Fort Myers to Miami Northwestern ahead of his senior season, reaffirmed his pledge after recent game-day visits.
Texas 5-star DL commit James Johnson is locked in with the Longhorns as Florida and Miami continue to push, @BenjaminRivals reports\ud83e\udd18
“I’m hearing them out, but ultimately I’m locked in with Texas.”