Johnson seeing the football field for nationally ranked BYU

A component to Brigham Young University’s 8-0 start his season has been cornerback Evan Johnson, who is making an impact in the secondary.

The fastest 100-meter sprinter in county history, Johnson had a critical quarterback hurry in the Cougars win last week over the University of Central Florida.

Coming up from his defensive back position, the 6-foot-1 Johnson has 11 tackles – 10 solo – on the season, with his first collegiate interception and a pass breakup.

Johnson came out of Stevenson as one of the premier receivers in the area, averaging 21 yards a catch, with 13 of his 35 receptions going for touchdowns.

The Herald’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2022, Johnson earned all-county honors in football and basketball, setting a county record in the 100 meters in track and field at 10.41 seconds.