Joshua Johnson Joshua Johnson 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB Mergenthaler Vo-Tech | 2026 State MD Jr.: Rising DB Adds 10th Offer After Transfer to Baltimore Power Mervo

Joshua Johnson Joshua Johnson 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB Mergenthaler Vo-Tech | 2026 State MD Jr. continues to gain traction on the recruiting trail, recently securing his 10th Division I offer from the University of New Haven. The NEC Conference has been particularly active in his recruitment this offseason, with offers rolling in from Robert Morris, Merrimack, Central Connecticut State, and now New Haven—further proof that Johnson is firmly on the radar.

Following a productive stint at Mount Carmel in the MIAA, Johnson has transferred to Baltimore powerhouse Mervo for his senior season. The move aligns him with one of the top-producing public-school programs in Maryland, a school that has consistently developed Division I talent in recent years.

With a full season ahead at Mervo and momentum building in his recruitment, Johnson is poised to attract even more attention across the D1 landscape. If he continues his upward trajectory this fall, expect his offer sheet to expand well beyond the NEC.

Johnson received his first offer from the University of Maryland in February and earned another offer from Stony Brook this month. After serving as a veteran starter at Mt. Carmel, Johnson made the move to Good Counsel in the WCAC. He is a key addition to the defense, having recorded six interceptions—one of which was a pick-six—causing fumbles, and excelling as a dynamic return man. Expect to hear Johnson’s name called frequently this season at Good Counsel, as he transitions from a program known for its “dog mentality.”