Ohio State Lands Four-Star 2027 Safety Eli Johnson Before UCLA Kickoff

The 6-foot-3 Texan becomes the sixth pledge in a rapidly growing 2027 class.

Overview

Johnson announced his commitment roughly an hour before the Buckeyes’ game against UCLA.
He is ranked No. 114 overall and the No. 10 safety in the 2027 247Sports composite.
The Cibolo Steele (Texas) standout is listed at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds.
His pledge brings Ohio State’s 2027 class to six commitments after recent additions.
He joins fellow defensive back Angelo Smith, giving safeties coach Matt Guerrieri another long-term option in the secondary.