USC’s Taylor Johnson brings sideline-to-sideline tackling juice and instant-density pop
Taylor Johnson is a compact, high-motor linebacker who committed to USC in 2025 after a huge junior season at Cajon, finishing with 174 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks in the 2024 season. He’s valued for his instinctive run fits, physicality, and willingness to attack downhill, which makes him look like a true MIKE/WILL fit rather than just a stat-collector. He’s also a fast riser in recruiting, with national outlets grading him as a three-star and ranking him among the top linebackers in his class.
