Gordon Monson: Whatever, Schmev. Here’s a BYU football star unlike any other.

BYU cornerback Evan Johnson has a simple approach to football and life — cool, calm and chill.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars defensive back Evan Johnson (0) celebrates after sacking Texas Christian University Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) as BYU hosts TCU, NCAA football in Provo on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

Gordon Monson: Whatever, Schmev. Here’s a BYU football star unlike any other.

BYU cornerback Evan Johnson has a simple approach to football and life — cool, calm and chill.

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