Texas has secured a significant recruiting victory by flipping four-star defensive lineman James Johnson from Georgia. The 6-foot-2, 285-pound Miami Northwestern High School standout, ranked No. 69 overall and the No. 8 defensive lineman in the 2026 cycle by the 247Sports Composite, announced his decision on Tuesday, just over two weeks after pledging to the Bulldogs. Johnson’s commitment lifts the Longhorns’ 2026 class to 20 members and moves it to No. 6 nationally, according to 247Sports. He is the sixth top-100 prospect in the group and the second player to choose Texas over Georgia on the same day; five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson committed earlier Tuesday. The additions underscore head coach Steve Sarkisian’s recruiting momentum as Texas prepares for its second season in the expanded SEC. Johnson cited his relationship with defensive line coach Kenny Baker and the program’s developmental track record as key factors in his decision.