Cincere Johnson officially joins Ohio State football Brotherhood

Cincere Johnson, a five-star linebacker, has shed his black stripe and is now part of the Ohio State Brotherhood. The freshman from Cleveland, who attended Glenville High School, ranked as the No. 2 linebacker nationally and is among the top recruits in Ohio. In his college career, Johnson has played in three games, recording six tackles, including three against Ball State and three against Kent State. His addition continues a tradition of Glenville players contributing to Ohio State's roster.

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