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Guys, I caught up last night with 2026 four-star receiver O'Mari Johnson, now No. 78 in the new Rivals100 for his class. He remains one of State's top targets in the 2026 class.
Johnson told me he's up to 12 offers, but no one has offered him in months. Not sure why, because this kid is a stud. I can't imagine that will continue, but it only works in the Bulldogs' favor. He visited State a few times last spring, including in June for camp where the new staff re-offered him.
One of the first things Johnson told me he likes about State is that they have such a good agriculture program. His first choice in what he wants to do outside of football is being a veterinarian and he loves what State has to offer there. Business and physical therapy are also in play. But Johnson lives on a horse farm, so he's always loved animals.
Johnson said he's talked a little bit with Jeff Lebby, but named almost everyone on the Bulldogs' coaching staff. He talks most with assistant coach Chad Bumphis. Johnson said "It feels like home every time I go up there. They welcome me with open arms every time." He told me he loves being around the players and the staff.
The other school he's talked a lot with and visited recently was Tulane, but that was back in June. So, that might be overlooked, but he likes the Wave and how the staff has connected with him. The other one to watch is LSU, which Johnson told me, "As a kid, LSU was always my dream college."
When I asked where Johnson wanted to visit this season, he told me Tennessee, Mississippi State, Tulane, LSU, Ole Miss, Kentucky and Louisville. The only one set is Ole Miss for the Tennessee game. I'd expect him to be at one of State's first games though. I think the Bulldogs are the clear favorites right now and I thought about putting in a FutureCast for State. But I'm not quite there. Let's see when he gets to State and then follow up and if it's still where it is now, THEN I'd say the Bulldogs will be the pick. But still heavy favorites.
Full story coming.
Guys, I caught up last night with 2026 four-star receiver O'Mari Johnson, now No. 78 in the new Rivals100 for his class. He remains one of State's top targets in the 2026 class.
One of the first things Johnson told me he likes about State is that they have such a good agriculture program. His first choice in what he wants to do outside of football is being a veterinarian and he loves what State has to offer there. Business and physical therapy are also in play. But Johnson lives on a horse farm, so he's always loved animals.
Johnson said he's talked a little bit with Jeff Lebby, but named almost everyone on the Bulldogs' coaching staff. He talks most with assistant coach Chad Bumphis. Johnson said "It feels like home every time I go up there. They welcome me with open arms every time." He told me he loves being around the players and the staff.
The other school he's talked a lot with and visited recently was Tulane, but that was back in June. So, that might be overlooked, but he likes the Wave and how the staff has connected with him. The other one to watch is LSU, which Johnson told me, "As a kid, LSU was always my dream college."
When I asked where Johnson wanted to visit this season, he told me Tennessee, Mississippi State, Tulane, LSU, Ole Miss, Kentucky and Louisville. The only one set is Ole Miss for the Tennessee game. I'd expect him to be at one of State's first games though. I think the Bulldogs are the clear favorites right now and I thought about putting in a FutureCast for State. But I'm not quite there. Let's see when he gets to State and then follow up and if it's still where it is now, THEN I'd say the Bulldogs will be the pick. But still heavy favorites.
Full story coming.
