Syracuse football is continuing to focus heavily on recruiting talent from Florida, and the Orange coaching staff is positioning itself as a strong contender for an elite defensive lineman from the state.
According to top 247Sports analyst Mike McAllister, James Johnson, a four-star defensive lineman for 2026, plans to visit Syracuse twice in the upcoming months, which is exciting news.
Earlier in January, McAllister’s colleague, national analyst Tom Loy, mentioned on X that Syracuse was among the key programs in good standing in the recruitment of the 6-foot-4, 280-pound Johnson, who is a standout junior at North Fort Myers High School in North Fort Myers, Fla.
Johnson, ranked as a four-star and a Top247 player, has a packed schedule for unofficial and official visits this spring and summer, including two planned visits to Syracuse.
Syracuse football continues to prioritize recruiting from Florida, and the Orange coaching staff is emerging as a strong competitor for a top-tier defensive lineman from the state.
Mike McAllister, a leading analyst at 247Sports, reported that James Johnson, a four-star defensive lineman for the 2026 class, is set to visit Syracuse twice in the next few months—exciting news for the program.
In early January, McAllister’s colleague, national analyst Tom Loy, shared on X that Syracuse is one of the top contenders in the recruitment of Johnson, a 6-foot-4, 280-pound standout junior from North Fort Myers High School in Florida.
Ranked as a four-star and a Top247 player, Johnson has a busy schedule for unofficial and official visits this spring and summer, including two trips to Syracuse.
