A safety from Ironton, Ohio, has pledged his commitment to Louisville and 1 more recruite

Josh Johnson, a three-star safety prospect from Ironton, Ohio, has confirmed his commitment to Louisville, becoming the 12th addition to their 2025 recruiting class roster.

Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 190 pounds, Johnson made his decision after a successful official visit with the Cardinals over the weekend of May 31. He is one of the recruits hailing from Ohio, alongside offensive lineman Jake Cook, tight end Grant Houser, and safety Micah Rice. Within the defensive unit, he joins cornerback candidate Antonio Harris and Micah Rice as the third commit.

Despite having offers from various schools like Iowa, Kentucky, and Penn State, Johnson ultimately selected Louisville over the other contenders. He visited Penn State officially on the weekend of June 7. His list of offers includes programs such as Appalachian State, Boston College, Indiana, Marshall, Michigan State, Tennessee, UNLV, West Virginia, among others.

The experience during his official Louisville visit had a significant impact on Johnson, exceeding his expectations.

 

“I loved it up there,” Johnson told Cardinal Authority. “I loved my time there, I loved meeting new people and seeing new things and building relationships.

“It was more than I thought it would be.”

Describing himself as a hard-hitting and physical player, Johnson mentioned that the Louisville coaching staff emphasized the opportunity for him to see early playing time with the team. In the previous season, Johnson showcased his skills by securing four interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns, along with making 68 tackles.

Johnson shared that the Cardinals’ coaching staff is confident in his abilities to contribute as a true freshman. “They highlighted my physical attributes, such as size, height, and weight, expressing their belief that I am prepared coming out of high school,” said Johnson. “Acknowledging my experience playing under a great high school coach, they reassured me of my readiness to step onto the field from the start. Rather than opting to redshirt me, they are eager to have me in action as soon as I join the team.”

Joining the Cardinals as the fourth recruit from the official visit weekend ranging from May 31 to June, Johnson now accompanies wide receiver LeBron Hill, linebacker Caleb Matelau, and running back Jaylin Brown in committing to Louisville post that particular trip.

Louisville extends offer to 5-star PG

Louisville has recently offered a scholarship to highly coveted five-star point guard, Mikel Brown, Jr.

Mikel Brown Jr., a prominent prospect in the Class of 2025 from the Overtime Elite, was already being pursued by numerous colleges. On a recent Thursday, the talented five-star player received an offer from Louisville, adding to his already extensive collection of scholarship opportunities.

Standing at 6 feet 2 inches, the Atlanta native recently showcased his skills by clinching a gold medal with Team USA at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Throughout the tournament, Brown contributed an average of 10.3 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.3 rebounds, aiding his team in securing convincing wins in all six games played.

In addition to Louisville, a multitude of other prestigious programs such as Alabama, Auburn, Baylor, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ole Miss have also expressed interest in recruiting Brown.

Participating on the adidas 3SSB circuit with Team Loaded, Brown has impressively maintained averages of 25.3 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.2 rebounds across 11 games.

Regarded as the 14th top prospect nationally by 247Sports, Travis Branham, a national recruiting analyst, attributes Brown’s ranking to his exceptional and diverse skill set, particularly highlighting his prowess as a deadly three-point shooter.

Ranked as the second-best point guard nationally and the third-best prospect in Georgia, Brown has earned the 13th spot in the industry-compiled 247Sports Composite rankings.

During a visit with Branham in February, Brown expressed the specific style of play he seeks in his future collegiate program.