Hokie Club247 Sports: ★★★ | Rivals: ★★★ | ESPN: ★★★ | On3: ★★★
Selected Virginia Tech over Maryland, Penn State, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Michigan State, South Carolina, Duke
From Johnson’s Head Coach Loren Johnson: “Brennan is a physical linebacker with a burning desire to get to the football that can lead to some huge plays. He is great at diagnosing the run and takes off around traffic on a mission to find the ball carrier once he sees it. Brennan is a punishing hitter and tackler from any spot on the field. He’s a capable quarterback spy, can blitz the pocket, and be an instant hit on special teams.”
About Johnson
High School: Four-year letterman and three-time team captain … In his senior season, tallied 113 Tackles, five sacks, 11 TFLs, two interceptions, four forced fumbles, a fumble return, two defensive TDs and six PBU's … Was named 2024 Class 6 Defensive Player of the Year in the state ... 2024 Region 6A Defensive Player of the Year … Registered 133 tackles as a junior (89 solo), 20 TFLs, three sacks, and three interceptions on a team that finished as state runners-up at 13-2 … Was named 2023 Region 6A Defensive Player of the Year, VHSL Defensive Player of the Year and all-state linebacker … During his sophomore season, recorded 115 tackles (75 solo) 18 TFLs, three Sacks, one breakup, and an interception helping Highland Springs to a state championship … Was named Region 5C Defensive Player of the Year and VHSL 5A Defensive Player of the Year, as well as all-state linebacker … Registered 56 Tackles (34 Solo), a sack, and nine TFLs as a freshman on a state semifinalist … Also ran track, competing in the 110m hurdles and 300m hurdles … Rated as a three-star recruit by 247 Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals … Ranked as the No. 30 prospect in Virginia by 247 Sports and the No.105 linebacker prospect nationally … Ranked as the No.44 prospect in Virginia by ESPN and the No.102 LB prospect nationally … Ranked as the No. 49 prospect in the state and No.148 LB recruit in the country by On3 … Ranked as the No.39 prospect in the state of Virginia by Rivals.
Personal: Son of Loren and Kimberly Johnson, who both attended Virginia Tech … Father, Loren, played football at Virginia Tech from 1995 to 1998 … Has one brother, Braylon, who plays defensive back for the Hokies and one sister, Kyndall … Interested in majoring in commercial property management at Virginia Tech … Hobbies include gaming and cooking … Born August 3, 2007, in Manassas, Virginia.