4-Star OT Kal-El Johnson Visiting NC State This Weekend

2027 offensive tackle Kal-El Johnson (6’7”, 320 pounds) confirmed he will be taking an official visit to NC State this weekend.

Johnson is coming off a visit to Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football last weekend, and early momentum in his recruitment appears to favor the Yellow Jackets, as an expert prediction from ON3 has him trending in that direction.

Recruiting Profile

Johnson is a consensus 4-star prospect and one of the top offensive tackles in the 2027 class.

Rivals:

No. 207 overall nationally
No. 17 offensive tackle
No. 11 player in Ohio

Offer List

Johnson’s recruitment features a who’s who of Power Four programs, including:

NC State, Georgia Tech, LSU, Ohio State, Auburn, UCLA, Texas, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, Boston College, Maryland, UNC, James Madison, Pitt, Purdue, West Virginia, Vanderbilt, and others.

Johnson plays at Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio — a program known for producing high-level talent.

At 6’7” and 320 pounds, he brings elite size and a high ceiling at the tackle position, making him one of the more coveted linemen in the 2027 cycle.

While Georgia Tech currently holds the edge in predictions, this weekend presents an opportunity for NC State to make a push and shift momentum.