Aggies land QB for '27 class
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Texas A&M has its quarterback for the 2027 recruiting class, adding Lowndes (Ga.) 4-star Jayce Johnson Sunday.
Johnson was offered by the Aggies in January and A&M quickly shot up the list of favorites for the 6-foot-3, 210-pound passer. He had offers from the likes of Auburn, Florida, Ole Miss and Tennessee, but his commitment to the Aggies seemed very likely after he made another unofficial visit to College Station in June.
The biggest opponent on Johnson’s recruitment was Florida State, which is far closer to Johnson’s home in south Georgia than in-state power UGA. The Seminoles but on a strong push late, but Johnson stuck to his initial plan to commit to the Aggies.
In 2024, Johnson completed 123 of 183 passes (67.2%) for 1,799 yards, 16 touchdowns and just 3 interceptions. He also rushed for 318 yards and another three scores. Johnson will join a 2027 quarterback room that could include Miles O’Neill, Brady Hart, Eli Morcos and 2026 commit Helaman Casuga.
Analysis of A&M’s newest commit
The first thing that jumps out is Johnson’s frame. He’s a legit 6-foot-3 and looks like he is physically ready for the college game right now. The Aggies are definitely stocking up on tall quarterbacks — Miles O’Neill is 6-foot-5, Brady Hart is 6-foot-4, and Helaman Casuga is 6-foot-2.
Johnson is running an RPO-heavy offense, which I’m sure appeals greatly to Collin Klein as that’s something he likely wants to use more of in the A&M offense. Johnson gets the ball out quickly, looking almost like a baseball catcher in how he just pulls the ball straight back and lets it go. Aggie quarterbacks have been working on quicker releases this summer, so that is likely another positive in Klein’s estimation.
There’s no question Johnson can make all the throws. He has good touch and loft on the deep ball and can hit cutting receivers over the middle. He also has great natural instincts, knowing where the pass rush is and how much time he has before he needs to leave the pocket. He’s also a really good runner, with excellent field vision and good speed.
The A&M coaching staff will have to work on Johnson’s mechanics, particularly in his lower body. His footwork isn’t consistent and he’ll throw off his back foot quite a bit. But all the tools are there, along with the physical gifts, to be a successful SEC quarterback.
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