CincereJohnson

LBLB#20OSU Buckeyes
6'3" • 237lbs • Fr.
Draft Eligibility:2031
Overall Grade '26
69.1
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26
35
1358th/2022 - LBs
Tackles '26
4
Not Enough Snaps
WK 10 MATCHUP
vs OUDUCK 11/7, 8:30 PM
Cincere
Johnson
LB
#20
|
OSU Buckeyes

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
Cincere Johnson is a linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes who earned a 69.1 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 758 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 64.0 ranked 0th among 758 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 71.4 ranked 0th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 56.9 ranked 0th among qualified linebackers.
He recorded 4 solo tackles on the season. Johnson generated 0 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 93.8 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 0 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams
Year
Ohio State Buckeyes
2026 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
69.1
AVG
0th/758 LBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
71.4
AVG
0th/758 LBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
56.9
AVG
0th/758 LBs
COVERAGE GRADE
64.0
AVG
0th/758 LBs

Highest Graded Games

vs OHKS
69.7
Week 3, 2026
vs MDUN
64.2
Week 6, 2026
@ IAUN
62.5
Week 5, 2026

Lowest Graded Games

@ IAUN
62.5
Week 5, 2026
vs MDUN
64.2
Week 6, 2026
vs OHKS
69.7
Week 3, 2026

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
4
No Data - Not Ranked
SACKS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
ASSISTS
1
No Data - Not Ranked
FORCED FUMBLES
0
No Data - Not Ranked
Rank
-
Solo Tackles
4
-
Assists
1
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
3
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
0
-
Passer Rating Allowed
93.8
-
Total Pressures
0
Rank
1358
th
Total Snaps
35
1322
nd
Run Defense Snaps
20
1282
nd
Pass Rush Snaps
3
1368
th
Coverage Snaps
12