Story byDenny Medley-Imagn ImagesNick KoskoMon, January 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM UTC·1 min readFormer North Dakota State offensive tackle Beau Johnson committed to Vanderbilt, per On3’s Pete Nakos. He’ll suit up for Clark Lea’s squad in 2026. Johnson was pursued by Ole Miss, Oregon, Vanderbilt and Wisconsin, per On3’s Steve Wiltfong. The 6-foot-7, 297 pound Johnson was one of the most coveted linemen in the portal. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs a member of the Class of 2023, Johnson was not ranked, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking.