Texas football recruiting: Four-star DB Jamel Johnson commits to Longhorns on CBS Sports HQ

Jamel Johnson, a four-star defensive again prospect out of Seguin Excessive Faculty in Arlington, Texas, introduced that he’ll play school soccer for Steve Sarkisian’s Longhorns stay on CBS Sports activities HQ. Johnson selected Texas over a finalist group of Oklahoma, Texas A&M and LSU. 

The 6-foot-1, 175-pound security is the Fifteenth-ranked security and the No. 187 general prospect within the 2023 recruiting cycle, based on 247Sports Composite rankings. He’s the primary participant within the 2023 recruiting cycle to make his pledge to Sarkisian’s Longhorns.

“They introduced me in as household. They confirmed me love,” Johnson mentioned. 

Cooper Petagna, nationwide recruiting analyst for 247Sports, supplied this scouting report on Johnson.

Supreme dimension and size at 6-foot plus, possesses development potential so as to add further weight to border. Shows good athleticism on either side of the ball. Reactionary athlete that reveals the power to transition out and in of breaks rapidly. Makes use of size nicely in press protection and on the level of assault. Flashes good ball consciousness and exercise taking part in the ball within the air. Seems to have above common play pace. Prepared tackler that can strike you and excels in run assist. Lengthy pace and talent to play off-ball are a priority at instances. May probably grow to be a security on the subsequent degree, relying on the defensive scheme. Has the power to contribute early on particular groups and grow to be a great starter on the subsequent degree.

At Seguin, Johnson’s adorned profession contains first-team All-District honors in 2020. He was additionally named the state’s District 5-5A-II Freshman of the Yr in 2019.