Vanderbilt to Host 2026 3-Star Defensive Lineman for Official Visit
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Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt Commodores have lined up yet another official visit with a talented prospect for the spring.
3-Star defensive lineman Jake Johnson took to social media to announce that he will be making the trip to Nashville on April 8th for a visit with Vanderbilt.
Excited to be in Nashville on April 8th for @VandyFootball Spring Practice! @Coach_LBJ_ @Coach_Lea @NickyV05 #AnchorDown ⚓️ @Coach_Hill2 @ProsperRecruits @samspiegs @MikeRoach247 @ChadSimmons_ @GPowersScout @TFloss32 @Marchen44 pic.twitter.com/5EDhj39GIr
— Jake Johnson (@Jake_Johnson_) March 7, 2025
Hailing from Prosper, Texas, Johnson is a 6-foot-3, 290 lb. defender that is ranked by 247Sports' composite ranking as the No. 66 player in the nation at his position and the No. 91 overall prospect.
He possesses great size for a player in the trenches, and is extremely strong at the point of attack. He has quick hands and feet which he uses to his advantage to blow past would be blockers and get to both ball carriers and quarterbacks.
Johnson is a multi-sport athlete, also competing for his high school's track and field teams. He suits up for the shot put even and in 2024 managed two throws of over 40 feet, according to MileSplit.
He currently holds offers from nearly 30 division one programs, many of which are of the power four variety and has another visit scheduled for Wisconsin on May 30th.
The Commodores hold two commitments in the 2026 recruiting class, and rank as the No. 57 team in the nation, according to 247Sports.
2026 Football Commits
- ATH Daniel Vollmer, 6-foot-2, 210 lbs. - Cincinnati, Ohio (Committed 02/05/2025)
- QB Michael Mitchell, Jr., 5-foot-11, 185 lbs. - San Francisco, California (Committed 09/21/2024)
Stay locked into the Vanderbilt football recruiting tracker for more on the 2026 class and beyond.
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Mason Woods is the lead recruiting writer for Alabama Crimson Tide On SI/BamaCentral, Vanderbilt Commodores on SI, Boston College Eagles on SI and Missouri Tigers on SI. The Alabama graduate has worked in sports media since 2020, beginning his career in radio production with Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa. Woods has produced a multitude of live programs and has even hosted his own shows as well. He’s regularly part of “The Joe Gaither Show” on weekdays and serves as host of the “All Things Bama Podcast.”
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