Nebraska offers scholarship to class of 2028 edge defender Darias Johnson

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Nebraska offers scholarship to class of 2028 edge defender Darias Johnson

Summary

Nebraska football extended an offer to edge defender Darias Johnson from North Carolina this week. Johnson, a three-star recruit, is ranked 36th overall in the class of 2028 and has received interest from multiple programs, including South Carolina and Alabama. His recent visit to South Carolina on June 12 came before receiving the Nebraska offer. The Cornhuskers have been focusing on strengthening their edge position in recent recruiting classes, with Roy Manning leading these efforts. Johnson expressed his enthusiasm about the offer.

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•Darias Johnson is a three-star recruit from North Carolina.
•He is the 36th overall player in the 2028 class per Rivals.
•Johnson also holds offers from South Carolina, NC State, Alabama, and Virginia Tech.
•He visited South Carolina on June 12 before receiving Nebraska's offer.
•Nebraska has prioritized recruiting edge defenders in recent classes.

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