Everything about Bo Nix’s two brothers, Caleb Nix and Tez Johnson

Bo Nix and his brothers Caleb Nix and Tez Johnson come from a football family.

Bo was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. This came after he was named the 2019 SEC Freshman of the Year at Auburn University before transferring to the University of Oregon, where he led the 2023 NCAA season in touchdowns, among other honors.

Bo’s brother Caleb also played college football, but as a safety for the Clemson Tigers. In addition to playing college football, Tez became Bo’s teammate at Oregon as a wide receiver and caught touchdown passes from his brother.

Caleb was born on February 28, 2003 to former soccer player and coach Patrick Nix and nurse Krista Nix, just over three years after Bo, who arrived on February 25, 2000. Tez was born on May 18, 2002, but became a part of the Nix family while Patrick trained him after Tez became friends with Bo and Patrick.

“The family…really saved my life. Who knows where I would have been,” Tez told the Pac-12 Network. “When I was with the family, I had some structure in my life. I never had the structure that I had until I moved in, and I knew I could trust them because the love was there.”

“He started living with us… he became a brother and soon after that he’s like family,” Bo said in the same interview.

Bo also has two sisters: Emma and Sara Nix.

From their football success to their relationships off the field, here’s everything you need to know about Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix’s brothers Caleb Nix and Tez Johnson.

Bo and Caleb grew up in a football family in Alabama

Football is deeply rooted in the Nix family. Bo and Caleb’s grandfather was a well-known high school football coach and their father Patrick is considered a legendary quarterback in Auburn University history.

Bo and Caleb were constantly watching football while Patrick coached college football or playing it in their backyard.

“I grew up in a football family, so it was all about high school and college football,” Bo told ESPN.

Tez began living with the Nix family in high school

Tez and Bo had an instant connection since their days as teammates, and it remained that way when they became brothers after Bo’s family took Tez in. When they were teammates at Pinson Valley High School, Bo quickly noticed Tez’s big heart and soccer skills. Patrick, the coach of the school team, knew about Tez’s problems and had the idea that Tez should stay with the Nix family.

“It was a fight, I was close to it. For example, we once had no beds and didn’t know where the next meal would come from. When you grow up in a crazy environment, you just see violence every day,” Tez told the Pac-12 Network. “Things weren’t going well at home… but my coach, Patrick Nix, he said [to Tez’s mom]“What if I took him home for a few days?” Whenever he feels comfortable, he can come back.”

Tez said when he entered the house and saw the family sitting together at the dinner table, it was new to him and he didn’t want to leave. Tez’s mother gave him her blessing to live with the Nix family and is thrilled with the success her son has achieved.

“My child was able to achieve a dream and a life that I couldn’t give him,” said Shamika Johnson The Oregonian. “If I had kept him here with me, I don’t think he would have graduated high school, let alone gone to college…I believe what I did for my child…is to save his life.”

Bo, Caleb and Tez won a high school football championship together

Bo and Caleb started out playing backyard soccer together, played on the same high school team with Tez, and became state champions together. In 2018, her father Patrick coached the team – which included the trio of brothers – to a Class 6A state championship at Pinson Valley High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Bo also won Alabama’s Mr. Football Award that year.

Bo thanked Tez for being instrumental in helping the team win the state championship and wished him a happy birthday.

“Happy birthday to my extra brother. Thanks for catching all my passes last year and making me look good. I am so grateful that you are part of our family! Stay yourself! Love you buddy,” Bo wrote in the caption of his Instagram post alongside photos, including of the two of them holding the championship trophy and on the field.

Caleb was looked after by Bo

Caleb couldn’t be prouder of his big brother. When Caleb learned that Bo would be named Alabama’s Mr. Football in 2018, he congratulated his big brother on Instagram and thanked Bo for everything he taught him.

“Congratulations on the greatest career in AHSAA history! All-time leader in total yards (over 12,000) and all-time leader in total touchdowns (161). Two consecutive national championship MVPs, Alabama State Gatorade Player of the Year, and in a few weeks he’ll be Alabama’s Mr. Football. Thank you for teaching me so much in your five year career 🐐#legend,” Caleb wrote in the caption of his post from December 9th of this year.

“Now is the time to shine young. I love you little brother,” Bo replied in the comments section.

Caleb played college football for safety reasons

While Bo and Tez are the better known of the three soccer-playing brothers, Caleb has had a successful soccer career himself. Caleb played quarterback in high school, but found himself in a crowded quarterback group as a walk-on at Clemson and decided to play safety so he could have a role on the team.

“Coach Sweeney gave me a preferred walk-on spot and at the time we were pretty full at quarterback and I knew there was no guarantee of playing quarterback if I walked on… so I was open to something different to play,” Caleb continued I played too Podcast in January 2024.

“I decided that whatever I play, I want to be here…So I decided to come here, and that’s when he told me, ‘We’re going to keep you safe.’ ”

Tez played college football as a wide receiver, once on the same team as Bo

According to an article by , when Tez showed up at the Nix House on his first night there, he was wearing an Oregon Ducks hoodie The Oregonian. He dreamed of one day playing at the University of Oregon, but as fate would have it, he would form a dynamic duo with his brother Bo at quarterback.

“When I got out here, he said, ‘Bo, you get to live my dream,'” Bo said The Oregonian. “And the next thing you know, he’s living out here too. That’s probably one of the most special things I’ve experienced here.”

Bo had a successful career as a quarterback at Auburn University, but transferred to the University of Oregon to finish his five-year college career in which he made 61 starts at quarterback – the most in NCAA history. Bo transferred to the University of Oregon after his freshman year, while Tez transferred to Troy University in Alabama after three standout seasons, giving Bo the opportunity to throw touchdown passes to him.

Tez and Caleb were with Bo and supported him when Bo was drafted by the Broncos

The 2024 NFL Draft made history with the most quarterbacks ever drafted in the first round in recent history, including the Broncos selecting Bo with the 12th pick. Bo was at home with his family, including brothers Tez and Caleb, when he received the news.

Caleb shared a picture with his big brother on Instagram in April 2024 as they both held up Bo’s new Broncos jersey. Caleb also told the story of how he was mistaken for Bo that weekend.

“If you ask me, it was a cool weekend, even if the owner thinks you’re Bo and says, ‘Well, I thought you were bigger,'” Caleb wrote in the caption of the April 29 post.

Caleb got engaged in 2024

On July 17, 2024, Caleb proposed to his girlfriend Regan Turner, who was a cheerleader at Seneca High School. Bo also married a former cheerleader: his wife Izzy Smoke.

Reagan and Caleb shared a joint post on Instagram in July celebrating their engagement.

“Thank Jesus for Caleb Nix! “You are my greatest blessing and I am in awe that I get to spend the rest of my life with you!” Reagan wrote in the caption.