James Johnson

A first-year defensive lineman from Fort Myers, Fla. ... early enrolled in spring 2026. A four-star recruit per 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … rated the No. 8 defensive line recruit and No. 87 overall national recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 19 defensive tackle recruit in his class by ESPN … rated the No. 24 defensive line recruit in his class by 247Sports … in two games as a senior at Northwestern HS, made five tackles (one solo) and one quarterback hurry … as a junior at North Fort Myers HS, logged 60 tackles (22 solo), 29 tackles for loss, five sacks, five quarterback hurries, two fumble recoveries and helped team reach regional semifinals of Florida's 5A playoffs … as a sophomore, posted 51 tackles (24 solo) including 13 tackles for loss and seven sacks … also notched 13 quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery … also competed in track and field.