Texas adds a commitment from in-state 2027 defensive lineman Jason Johnson

Texas continues to stack talent in its top 10 recruiting class.

>The latest commitment comes from in-state 2027 defensive lineman Jason Johnson, who declared for the Longhorns over LSU, Houston, Cal, and SMU.

>Johnson is one of the Lone Star State’s most coveted prospects at the position out of Humble (Texas) Atascocita.

>As a junior last fall, the 6-foot-3, 280-pound DL amassed 29 solo tackles, 21 assisted tackles, eight tackles for loss, five passes broken up, and an interception.

>He’s grown especially fond of his fit on the Forty Acres over the past year and change.

>“Texas is a great program, full of tradition and development,” Johnson told Rivals of his decision to commit in-state to the Longhorns.

>“The locker room there is different. So is the culture,” he continued. “So is the tradition there.”

>Position coach Kenny Baker was a driving force for the Longhorns, along with head coach Steve Sarkisian.

>“They recruited me early,” Johnson said. “They made me feel like a priority by showing me love early before I started really getting offers.”

>Johnson is the No. 42 DL in the 2027 class and the No. 59 overall player inside the state.