Princeton transfer LB Liam Johnson commits to Cal

Former Princeton Tigers linebacker Liam Johnson has committed to transfer to the California Golden Bears, he shared to social media on Friday.

Johnson posted his decision to X, formerly known as Twitter. Check out the announcement below, as the former Ivy League star is headed to the Atlantic Coast Conference with the Golden Bears.

Committed.

Thank you to everyone who has helped me along the way. Go bears. @CoachSirmon @Coach_MikeBruno pic.twitter.com/XULSP2D2kJ

— Liam Johnson (@LiamJohnson43) March 22, 2024

Johnson played well over his time with the Tigers, accumulating 4.5 sacks over two seasons with Princeton. He’ll look to bring some gumption to the new ACC team this fall.

Liam Johnson played high school football at St. Joseph’s (PA), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 2514 overall recruit in the 2020 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services. The On3 Industry Ranking is the industry’s most advanced, complete and unbiased measurement

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

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Moreover, Liam Johnson isn’t the only big name Cal has landed via the transfer portal this offseason. Earlier, former Utah wide receiver Mikey Matthews committed to California, as well.

Matthews only spent one season with the Utes, making 12 appearances and six starts. Matthews was a standout freshman, hauling in 29 receptions for 261 yards. He was also an active returner, boasting 15 kick returns for 309 yards and 17 punt returns for 75 yards.

Mikey Matthews played high school football at Mission Viejo (Calif.), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 235 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Additionally, Temple transfer offensive lineman Victor Stoffel also committed to Cal. The 6-foot-8, 282-pound lineman took visits to Texas A&M and UCF as well, while also spending time on the West Coast with the Golden Bears. 

This will be the sixth season for Stoffel in his career as he arrived at Temple in 2019. He has spent the past two seasons as a starting right tackle for the Owls, finishing with 875 snaps in 2023 and allowing just two sacks. He graded out as a top-100 tackle this season, according to Pro Football Focus.