Texas flips elite DT James Johnson from Georgia

The Texas Longhorns made a huge splash in the 2026 recruiting cycle on Tuesday, flipping defensive tackle James Johnson from the Georgia Bulldogs.

BREAKING: Five-Star DL James “JJ” Johnson has Flipped his Commitment from Georgia to Texas, he tells me for @rivals

The 6’3 285 DL from Fort Myers, FL had been Committed to the Bulldogs since June 28th

He’s ranked as the No. 1 DL in ‘26 (per Rivals)https://t.co/VeNJnkpzt9 pic.twitter.com/SSRvRwEkIz

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 15, 2025 Texas defensive line coach Kenny Baker continues to show why he is rapidly becoming one of the elite recruiters at the position, securing the services of the top player at his position for the 2026 cycle.…