New BYU Safety TJ Johnson Is Ready For His First BYU Football Fall Camp

In this episode, we explore TJ Johnson's journey to BYU. He is a talented football player with a unique story of resilience and dedication. TJ shares his experiences from high school to joining BYU, highlighting his love for the game, his goals, and what it takes to succeed at the college level. TJ shares what the life of a college athlete balancing sports, faith, and personal growth. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:54 Overcoming Hearing Loss and Playing Football02:21 High School Achievements and Making History03:18 Recruitment Journey and First Offers04:43 Choosing BYU and What Attracted Him05:39 Verbal Commitment and Team Bonding07:36 Goals for Fall Camp and College Success08:35 The Playbook and Preparing to Play as a Freshman09:33 Team Dynamics and Mentorship10:30 Excitement for the Season and Future Goals11:03 Supporting the BYU Community and Sponsors02:21 Memorable team moments and game highlights05:13 Working with Coach Demo and team development08:05 Favorite local spots and Utah outdoor adventures11:59 Balancing faith and college life at BYU15:45 Living in Provo: Food, culture, and community18:59 Exploring waterfalls and outdoor activities in Utah21:55 Reflections on faith, blessings, and future plans23:47 Closing thoughts and upcoming projectsBecome a CougConnect Subscriberhttps://cougconnect.com/ref/kevin/ This episode is brought to you buy...Troy Beagley — Common Sense FinancialTroy helps the BYU community build lasting financial plans—from retirement plans to real estate. Ready for a plan that actually makes sense? Call Troy at 801-608-6657.Madsen Realty GroupMadsen Realty Group was built in Utah to help buyers, sellers, and investors with residential and commercial real estate. For a free consultation call 801-922-0584 or DM @Brigham.Utah on Instagram. Find THE place in Utah.Utah Travel ProsPlanning a 2026 trip to Universal or Disney? Utah Travel Pros plans stress-free family vacations for Cougar families. Get a free quote at http://UtahTravelPros.com/cougconnect.Desert Ridge ContractingThinking remodel, basement finish, or custom home? Desert Ridge Contracting is licensed, insured, and provides transparent, itemized estimates with premium finishes. Get a free estimate at http://desertridgecontracting.com.Doblo Turn ProsManage rentals in Utah? Doblo Turn Pros handles turnovers end-to-end—painting, cleaning, flooring—and guarantees standard turns in 72 hours. Book at http://dobloturnpros.com.