2027 defensive lineman Josh Johnson commits to Miami

[Sebastian Font]

With spring practice kicking off for the Hurricanes earlier this morning, it means the recruiting cycle for the 2027 class begins to heat up.

Key West defensive lineman Josh Johnson announced his commitment to Miami, choosing the Hurricanes over the Florida Gators.



A 6-foot-5, 266 pounder, Johnson only played four games this past season due to injury, but that hasn’t stopped his stock quickly rising across the past few months...

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[Udynasty]

 

[DusseDez]

Welcome home kid …Tell Sumrall get use to being in the locker.

 

[Canesfan1899]

Welcome to the U!!!!!

 

[Trav]

Love this guy. Don't let the stars fool you. This kid is huge and can really move.

 

[Dwinstitles]

Mario bodying a UF HC like he has always done

 

[Schnelly'sPipe]

 

[P-Tizzle]

 

[cookies]

 

[lindend]

Link to the pre-commit thread for historical purposes

2027 Thread 'Josh Johnson 3* DE/DT from Key West (Key West HS) Pre-Commit Thread'

Jan 29, 2026

Since Josh says he's the highest rated recruit ever in Key West, I figured he should have his own thread. Picked up a Canes offer today. Tucker offered him and retweeted the offer.

He eventually committed to Miami.

https://247sports.com/player/josh-johnson-46161168/

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[BALLHAWKU]

Love this guy. Don't let the stars fool you. This kid is huge and can really move.

Like 270 huge or is the numbers off

 

[DJMOSS]

Welcome to The U

 

[Trav]

Like 270 huge or is the numbers off

He's 270 but it's like all muscle. Very little baby fat on that kid.

 

[QuattroCane]

Yeah, he's a smart kid. He saw that Bain pro-day...

 

[Gables Cane]

 

[GOCANES05]

Kevin Feagan type dude you can see the beast creature forming, processing well

 

[shumbly33]

Just here for the booty gifs. Most disappointing commitment thread ever?

 

[rvalenza]

Really?

 

[P-Tizzle]

Really?

really.

 

[TheUBack]

Awesome! Big get. Dude is freakish to be as fluid, fast and coordinated as he is. Add both Jamar Thompson and Jalen Brewster for the best DT class in the country !