Syracuse adds 2026 Sunshine State defensive back

Terrance Johnson, a 3-star prospect from Florida, commits to the Orange

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Syracuse has added Terrance Johnson, a 2026 defensive back from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to its recruiting class. Johnson, who plays at American Heritage High School, officially visited Syracuse over the weekend and chose the Orange over offers from Oregon State, South Florida, and Middle Tennessee.

Why it matters

This addition helps bolster Syracuse's 2026 recruiting class, which is currently ranked 34th nationally according to 247Sports. Johnson's commitment provides depth and talent to the Orange's defensive backfield for the future.

The details

Johnson, who is not currently ranked by the major recruiting services, had a standout junior season at American Heritage, recording 59 tackles, 11 interceptions, and two forced fumbles. He officially visited Syracuse over the weekend and selected the Orange over several other offers.

  • Johnson signed his NLI with Syracuse on February 4, 2026.

The players

Terrance Johnson

A 2026 defensive back prospect from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida who plays at American Heritage High School.

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The takeaway

Syracuse continues to build momentum on the recruiting trail, adding a talented defensive back in Terrance Johnson to its 2026 class. This commitment helps the Orange address a key need in the secondary as they look to compete in the ACC in the coming years.