The Texas Longhorns have added another five-star recruit to their 2026 class. On Tuesday, James Johnson flipped his commitment from Georgia to Texas. It is a significant win for Texas as the Miami native is ranked as the top defensive lineman in his class by Rivals.

The Texas Longhorns secured another major recruiting win over the Georgia Bulldogs on Tuesday by flipping 2026 five-star defensive lineman James "JJ" Johnson, per On3's Hayes Fawcett. A product of Miami Northwestern High School, he had been committed to Georgia since June 28, 2025 after being down to Texas, Georgia, Florida and Miami.