LOCALS IN THE NFL

NFL Network Highlights Coaching Path Of Former Utah QB

Oct 29, 2022, 3:35 PM

Brian Johnson - Philadelphia Eagles...

Quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to Jalen Hurts #1 prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field on November 21, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY NFL Network broke down the coaching career of former Utah Utes quarterback and current Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson.

During a recent NFL Network segment, league insider Tom Pelissero detail the coaching path of Johnson from his time at the University of Utah to his current stop in professional football.

The segment was shared by Troy Vincent, Sr. the executive vice president of NFL Football Operations.

“@Eagles QB coach Brian Johnson’s has had an inspiring career in football. He was a top college QB at Utah and became the first African-American OC at @UF before heading to the @NFL,” Vincent tweeted. “Find out more about the man behind @JalenHurts this season.”

“The beauty of coaching is that if it was one way to do it, everyone would do it that way,” Johnson said during the piece.

“Developing your players to play to the best of their ability,” Johnson answered when asked what coaching was to him.

About Brian Johnson

Prior to his coaching career, the Barrett Station, Texas native was a standout player for the Utes. Johnson played at Utah from 2004-08.

During his four seasons in Salt Lake City, the former quarterback threw for 7,853 yards, 57 touchdowns, and 27 interceptions with a 66.2 percent completion rate.

Johnson had a program-best 26-7 record as Utah’s starting quarterback. His career was highlighted by a special undefeated senior season that was capped with a Sugar Bowl victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Following his playing career, Johnson returned to Utah in 2010 as the Utes’ quarterbacks coach. In 2012, Kyle Whittingham promoted Johnson to offensive coordinator.

Two years later, Johnson was hired as Mississippi State’s quarterbacks coach. He was with the Bulldogs through the 2016 season. In 2017, the former Ute spent one season as Houston’s offensive coordinator and QBs coach before taking a coach with Florida. Former Mississippi State and Florida head coach Dan Mullen hired Johnson as his quarterbacks coach for the second time, this time with the Gators.

After two seasons, Mullen promoted Johnson to Florida’s offensive coordinator. Johnson held that position for one season. IN 2021, the former Utah star jumped to the NFL. First-year Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni hired Johnson as Philadelphia’s quarterbacks coach.

“I was really excited. This is obviously the highest level of football,” Johnson said of Sirianni asking him to join his staff. “To get a chance to be around great players and a great staff.”

During his two seasons in the NFL, Johnson has coached former Alabama and Oklahoma star Jalen Hurts. Johnson told Pelissero that he’s known Hurts since the Eagles QB was about four years old.

This season under Johnson’s coaching, Hurts has thrown for 1,514 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions with a 66.8 completion percentage. He’s also run for 293 yards and six touchdowns. The Eagles are currently the NFL’s only undefeated team with a 6-0 record.

“Brian’s been very important to me,” Hurts said during a press conference clip that was featured during NFL Network’s segment.

Philadelphia’s next game is at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, October 30 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS.

Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

  • Utah Utes Scoreboard

  • Utah Utes Team Leaders

  • Utah Utes Standings

Locals In the NFL

Jackson-Powers-Johnson-Oregon...

Kyle Ireland

Las Vegas Raiders Select Jackson Powers-Johnson In 2024 NFL Draft

Former Corner Canyon standout Jackson Powers-Johnson heard his name called during the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Michigan.

9 minutes ago

Devaughn-Vele-Utah-Utes-Football...

Michelle Bodkin

Top NFL Landing Spots For Former Utah Football Wide Receiver Devaughn Vele

The 2024 NFL Draft is around the corner so today we are taking a look at the top landing spots for former Utah wide receiver Devaughn Vele.

2 days ago

Penei Sewell Detroit Lions Contract Extension...

Chandler Holt

Lions All-Pro Penei Sewell Becomes Highest-Paid OT In NFL With Contract Extension

Former Desert Hills standout Penei Sewell signed a massive contract extension to become the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL.

2 days ago

Peyton Manning Denver Broncos Zach Wilson...

Chandler Holt

Peyton Manning Reached Out To Zach Wilson, Welcomed Him To Denver

Former Broncos QB and NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning reached out to Zach Wilson following the trade to welcome the former BYU Cougar to Denver.

2 days ago

Sataoa Laumea - Utah Utes vs. Ohio State...

Michelle Bodkin

Top NFL Landing Spots For Former Utah Football Offensive Lineman Sataoa Laumea

The 2024 NFL Draft is around the corner so today we take a look at landing spots for former Utah football offensive lineman Sataoa Laumea.

2 days ago

keaton-bills-celebrates-offensive-play-against-florida-with-nate-johnson-2023...

Michelle Bodkin

Top NFL Landing Spots For Former Utah Football Offensive Guard Keaton Bills

The 2024 NFL Draft is around the corner so today we look into the top spots former Utah football offensive guard Keaton Bills could land.

3 days ago

Sponsored Articles

ksl-sports-newsletter...

KSL Sports

KSL Sports Newsletter: Sign Up Now

Sign up today for the KSL Sports newsletter. Get the latest Utah sports news delivered to your inbox.

...

KSL Sports

Jazz Notes Newsletter: Sign Up Now

Sign up today for the Jazz Notes newsletter. Get insider analysis, game recaps and opportunities to win tickets!

Follow @kslsports...

The Road Home Mediathon 2023

The KSL Sports Zone and KSLSports.com are proud to support the all-day Mediathon 2023 at the Road Home, an annual tradition to raise money and other essential items for the Road Home, a Homeless Shelter.

3 kids wearing real salt lake jerseys smiling...

Real Salt Lake

6 Reasons You Need to Experience a RSL Matchday

RSL Games are a great way to spend time with your family with fun activities, good food, and traditions you can only experience at the field.

High angle view of the beautiful Rose Bowl Stadium...

KSL Digital Sales

How to Prepare for the 2023 Rose Bowl

Everything you need to know to plan your 2023 Rose Bowl trip in Pasadena, California. This year, the Utes will face Penn State.

Jordan-Clarkson-Utah-Jazz...

KSL Digital Sales

Notable Moments From The Utah Jazz Season… So Far

At the beginning of the season, the Utah Jazz were second to last. Now they rank in the top 10 teams in the Western Conference.

NFL Network Highlights Coaching Path Of Former Utah QB