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Desmond Johnson

File LB-630 · National rank 6114 · 2029 class

Desmond Johnson

#48· Pittsburgh ·LB ·Fr ·2030 Draft · Miami, FL

6'1"Height 195 lbWeight

RepresentationNo agency on file

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Media & News

CBS Sports Jun 17, 2026
Desmond Johnson, Pittsburgh Panthers, LB - News, Stats, Bio - CBS Sports
247Sports Jun 29, 2025
Desmond Johnson, Pittsburgh Panthers, Linebacker - 247Sports

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Desmond Johnson #48

Pittsburgh · LB · Fr · 2030 Draft · Miami, FL · Miami Northwestern Senior

6-1 · 195 lbs

3.3

Long Shot

Floor 1.6 · Ceiling 7.0

#6114 overall · #630 LB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

True-freshman 3-star LB with no reps; reserve.

Ceiling · 7.0

Buried for now (Reserve) but young + talented — could win a role; significant upside (+3.7) · ACC draft-temper · LB lower-value.

Floor · 1.6

Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −1.7.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #1171 · Pos #103 · State #123

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