Get to know Cleveland Glenville four-star linebacker Cincere Johnson, who signed with Ohio State on Wednesday.
Height, Weight: 6-3, 222
247Sports Composite Ranking: Johnson is the No. 50 player in the country, the No. 3 linebacker and the No. 1 player in Ohio.
Commitment Date: Johnson committed to Ohio State on Jun 19, 2025.
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How He Did In High School: Johnson was dominant in his four seasons at Glenville. As a junior in 2024, Johnson racked up a whopping 205 tackles, including 41 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks and three forced fumbles.
Where He Fits In 2026: With Ohio State senior Sonny Styles exhausting his eligibility and junior Arvell Reese likely slated to be a top pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Buckeye linebacker room is set to see shifts. Payton Pierce and Riley Pettijohn are the most likely candidates to start, but the highly-touted Johnson could see time if he can make waves early on.
