Brian Johnson grew up a quarterback.
Johnson, now the UF quarterbacks coach, has known Dan Mullen, the Gators’ new head coach, since Johnson was a 16-year-old quarterback recruit in Texas.
Mullen, then Utah’s offensive coordinator, helped convince Johnson to come to Utah and they flourished together. As a senior playing for Mullen at Utah, Johnson beat Alabama in the 2009 Sugar Bowl and helped the Utes complete a perfect season. He was even featured on the cover of EA Sports’ “NCAA Football 10.”
“It was definitely a highlight,” Johnson said of being featured on the game.