Cincere Johnson
Status:
Uncommitted
HIGH SCHOOL

Cincere Johnson

Linebacker
6′3″ / 225 lbs
Cleveland, OH
Glenville
Class of 2026
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Rating: 92
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ND Target List
National Avg
Rating: 90.7
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School Preferences

School
Interest
Offer
Official Visit
Notre Dame
Medium
Akron
Medium
Central Michigan
Medium
Cincinnati
Medium
Florida State
Medium
Georgia Tech
Medium
Illinois
Medium
Indiana
Medium
Kent State
Medium
Kentucky
Medium
Louisville
Medium
Michigan State
Medium
Missouri
Medium
Ohio State
Medium
Oregon
Medium
Pittsburgh
Medium
Purdue
Medium
Texas A&M
Medium
Toledo
Medium
West Virginia
Medium
Wisconsin
Medium
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12/30/1969
Sophomore Season Highlights

Updates

2026 Notre Dame Recruiting Notes | Defense
12 days ago by Matt Freeman
2026 Notre Dame Recruiting Notes | Defense
We dive into 2026 recruiting and take a look at some of Notre Dame top targets on the defensive side of the ball.
Top 2026 LB Cincere Johnson Keeping Up With Notre Dame
16 days ago by Christian McCollum
Top 2026 LB Cincere Johnson Keeping Up With Notre Dame
The message from the Irish to Cincere Johnson is a challenge to the top 2026 Ohio linebacker to be different.
Matt Freeman
2 mo ago by Matt Freeman
Recruiting Notes
- If Notre Dame doesn't lead for 2025 linebacker Madden Faraimo coming out of Saturday's visit, I'd be shocked. The California native has made four trips to South Bend, so at this point, it comes down to him wanting to be at Notre Dame as he has all the information needed to make a decision. I do believe USC has given him plenty to think about over the last 4-5 months, but the Trojans appear to be content with him going elsewhere too. I'm unsure how much they connected, but Marist Liufau was on campus this weekend and Faraimo thought extremely highly of the Cowboys linebacker when they connected last summer during an unofficial visit. Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa's mother and family also did their part as they singled Faraimo out during the player walk. - It would appear Notre Dame made a significant move with 2025 WR Isaiah Mizell following his official visit this weekend. Does Notre Dame lead, I would lean yes, but he's been in contact with Arizona's staff since the visit as he's still committed to the Cats. I don't get the feeling Mizell is in a rush to make a final decision at this point as he saw his brother go through a complicated recruitment. That said, Notre Dame is his best offer and being around several commits from Florida all weekend was likely a positive. - I'm putting in a prediction for Notre Dame to land 2026 offensive lineman Sullivan Garvin after I hit post. Notre Dame is was his dream offer and he's 90 minutes away. Lot to like here. - As for the two 2026 linebackers from Ohio in Cincere Johnson and Jakobe Clapper, Notre Dame remains a top option for both. I don't get the vibe either are close to decision mode, and both recruitments could come down to Ohio State Notre Dame, especially in Clapper's case. Johnson wants to play linebacker in college, while several colleges project him as a defensive end. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Interlocking Team Logo 9FIFTY Snapback Hat
Top 2026 LB Cincere Johnson Enjoys Another Notre Dame Return
2 mo ago by Christian McCollum
Top 2026 LB Cincere Johnson Enjoys Another Notre Dame Return
2026 Ohio linebacker Cincere Johnson was back in South Bend for the fourth time this year over the weekend and once again, left impressed.
Christian McCollum
2 mo ago by Christian McCollum
Postgame | Recruiting Notes
It was an interesting visit for top 2026 Ohio linebacker prospect Cincere Johnson, whose brother plays for Louisville.But he said everything went great. He saw the Irish's win over Texas A&M, but this was his first game at Notre Dame Stadium and he left impressed with the performance and the atmosphere.Prior to the game, he spoke with Marcus Freeman and Max Bullough, who told him they'd been impressed with what they've seen from him on the field so far this season and encouraged him to keep it up. Of course, they also encouraged him to continue coming back to South Bend for visits. He will be back, maybe not for another game this year, but the connections he's already built in South Bend have him excited to return.The Irish were among the favorites from the time they offered him last spring, but everybody knew Ohio State would be a factor if it offered. The Buckeyes did offer last Saturday and they will absolutely be major players here moving forward.But so will the Irish.
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Irish Sports Daily Rating

99-100: Elite national prospect (Five-star)

Considered one of the best prospects in the nation and a likely difference-maker at the collegiate level. Displays all of the physical skills to be a future All-American with potential to be an early-round NFL draft pick.

90-98: Elite state prospect (Four-star)

Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor at the collegiate level with high professional potential.

80-89: Quality prospect (Three-star)

Considered one of the best 100 prospects in the state and a top 500 national prospect. Displays the physical skills to develop into a contributor over the course of his college career. Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development.

70-79: Solid prospect (Two-star)

Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential contributor at a D-1 program over the course of his collegiate career with significant development. Professional potential is low.
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