Previewing the 2026 season for Penn State CB Joshua Johnson

Penn State football will have a completely overhauled roster to get to know in 2026 under new head coach Matt Campbell. Following one of the most active offseasons in recent memory for Penn State with a flurry of activity in the transfer portal, fans will have a lot of catching up to do in getting to know this year's Penn State roster. Fortunately, not every face will be brand new to fans. Regardless, we will be here to give you a fresh overview of every player on the roster for the 2026 season with a series of player profiles.

From all of the returning players, a long list of new faces from the transfer portal, and incoming recruits from the Class of 2026, we will have you covered with this year's player profiles for the Penn State roster. Here is a quick look at cornerback Joshua Johnson for the 2026 season.

Preseason Player Profile

• Hometown: Ironton, Ohio

• Height: 6-2

• Weight: 191 lbs

• Class in 2026: Redshirt Freshman

Recruiting Rankings

Class of 2025: Consensus 3-star, No. 53 ranked cornerback, per 247Sports

Originally a Louisville commit, Joshua Johnson decommitted from the school in the fall of 2024, agreeing to join the Nittany Lions just five days later.

Career Stats

Johnson played sparingly in his freshman season, appearing in three games and making one tackle.

Depth Chart Overview