NC State Lands Talented 2027 Safety

Wolfpack secures commitment from Georgia defensive back Kamarion Johnson

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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NC State's football program has secured a commitment from 2027 safety prospect Kamarion Johnson, a talented defensive back from Clinch County High School in Georgia. Johnson, who does not yet have a star rating, had a standout junior season and becomes the third commit in the Wolfpack's 2027 recruiting class.

Why it matters

The addition of Johnson is an important early win for NC State on the recruiting trail, as the Wolfpack look to build a strong 2027 class under head coach Dave Doeren. Johnson's commitment provides an influx of defensive talent to the program, and the coaching staff will look to continue their momentum with other top targets in the class.

The details

Johnson, a 6'0", 185-pound safety, announced his commitment to NC State on X (Twitter) on February 6, 2026. He had a standout junior season, recording 38 catches for 829 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense, while tallying 34 tackles, three tackles for loss, and five interceptions on defense. NC State was the first Power Five school to offer Johnson, doing so in October 2025. The Wolfpack hosted him for a couple of unofficial visits in the fall, and he ultimately chose them over late interest from schools like Georgia Tech, Troy, and Georgia Southern.

  • Johnson announced his commitment to NC State on February 6, 2026.
  • NC State offered Johnson a scholarship in October 2025.
  • Johnson had a standout junior season in 2025.

The players

Kamarion Johnson

A 2027 safety prospect from Clinch County High School in Homerville, Georgia, who committed to play for NC State.

Dave Doeren

The head coach of the NC State football program, who has been actively recruiting the 2027 class.

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What they’re saying

“🏠 #AGTG✝️ @CoachCwarren @PackFootball @ccpanthernation @BVEvery @GSGManagement @D1Factory @xixnyne @Laneston22 ❤️🤍”

— Kamarion Johnson, 2027 Safety Prospect (X (Twitter)

What’s next

Throughout his senior season, other programs may try to get involved in Johnson's recruitment, but it's more likely than not that he'll sign with the Wolfpack next December.

The takeaway

The commitment of Kamarion Johnson provides a boost to NC State's 2027 recruiting class, as the Wolfpack look to build momentum on the trail and continue to add talented prospects to their program under head coach Dave Doeren.