All About Bo Nix's 2 Brothers, Caleb Nix and Tez Johnson

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

Bo was selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. That 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 accomplishments.

Bo’s brother Caleb also went on to play college football, but with the Clemson Tigers as a safety. Not only did Tez play college football, but he also became Bo’s teammate at Oregon as a wide receiver, catching his brother’s touchdown passes.

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

“The family really saved my life. Who knows where I would be?” Tez told the Pac-12 Network. “It was like being with family, I had some structure in my life. I never had the structure 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 became 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 there is to know about Denver Broncos running back Bo Nix’s brothers, Caleb Nix and Tez Johnson.

Bo and Caleb grew up in a football family in Alabama

Bo Nix’s father, the coach, won the 2023 Alabama state championship.

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Football is deeply rooted in the Nix family. Bo and Caleb’s grandfather was a famous high school football coach, and their father, Patrick, is considered a legendary running back in Auburn University history.

Bo and Caleb watched football constantly, around the game while Patrick was coaching varsity 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 started living with the Nix family in high school

Wide receiver Tez Johnson no. 15 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates with running back Bo Nix no. 10 after scoring a 16-yard touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils on Nov. 18, 2023, in Tempe, Arizona.

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Tez and Bo had an instant connection from when they were teammates, and it continued when they became brothers after Bo’s family took in Tez. While they were teammates at Pinson Valley High School, Bo quickly noticed Tez’s big heart and football skills. Patrick, who was the coach of the school team, knew about Tez’s problems and had the idea for Tez to come to the Nix family.

“It was a struggle, it was just coming. Like, at one point we didn’t have beds, we didn’t know where the next meal was coming from. Growing up in a crazy environment, you see violence every day,” Tez told the Pac-12 Network. “Things weren’t going well at home … but my coach, Patrick Nix, said [to Tez’s mom]’What if I take him home for a few days with us. Whenever it suits him, he can come back.’ ”

Tez said that it was new to him as soon as he entered the house and saw the family sitting at the table and he did not want to leave. Tez’s mother gave him her blessing to live with the Nix family and is delighted with the success her son has achieved.

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

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

Central-Phenix City Red Devils quarterback Caleb Nix, wearing #11, in action during the Alabama 7A High School State Championship game on Dec. 1, 2021, in Birmingham, Alabama.

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Bo and Caleb played soccer together in the yard, played on the same high school team with Tez, and became state champions together. In 2018, their father Patrick coached the team — which included a trio of brothers — to the 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 playing a key role 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 to have you as part of our family! Stay who you are! I love you my friend,” Bo captioned his Instagram post, alongside photos, including the two of them with the Championship trophy and on the pitch.

Caleb was mentored by Bo

Central-Phenix City Red Devils quarterback Caleb Nix, wearing #11, takes the field during the Alabama 7A High School State Championship game on Dec. 1, 2021, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Caleb couldn’t be more proud of his big brother. When he found out that Bo would be named the 2018 Mister Alabama Football, Caleb congratulated his older brother on Instagram, as well as thanking Bo for everything he taught him.

“Congratulations on the greatest career in AHSAA history! All-time leader in total yards (more than 12,000) and leader in total touchdowns (161). Back to back state championship MVP, Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year, and in a few weeks he will be Alabama’s Mr. Football. Thanks for teaching me so much in your 5 year career 🐐#legend,” Caleb captioned his post on December 9th of that year.

“It’s time for you to shine young. I love you little brother,” Bo responded in the comments section.

Caleb played college football as a safety

Clemson Tigers linebacker Caleb Nix #41 participated in the Orange and White’s annual intramural football game held on April 15, 2023 in Clemson, SC

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Although Bo and Tez may be the more famous of the three football brothers, Caleb had a successful football career. Caleb played linebacker in high school, but found himself among a crowded linebacker group at Clemson and decided to play safety so he could have a role on the team.

“Coach Sweeney gave me the preferred linebacker spot and we were pretty full at linebacker at the time, which I knew if I continued, there was no guarantee I was going to play linebacker … so I was willing to play something else,” Caleb said on I played too podcast in January 2024.

“I decided that whatever I play, this is where I want to be … so I decided to come here and that’s when he said, ‘We’re going to start you at safety.’ ”

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

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson #15 warms up before a college football game against the Boise State Broncos on September 7, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon.

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When Tez showed up at Nix’s home the first night there, he was wearing an Oregon Ducks hoodie, according to the article Oregonian. He dreamed of one day playing at the University of Oregon, but fate wanted him to form a dynamic duo with his brother Bo at quarterback.

“When I got here, he said, ‘Bo, you’ve got to go live my dream,'” Bo said Oregonian. “And the next thing you know, he’s here and he’s living it, too. That’s probably one of the special things that came out of my time here.”

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

Tez and Caleb were by Bo’s side, supporting him when Bo was drafted by the Broncos

The Denver Broncos selected Oregon QB Bo Nix with the twelfth overall pick during Day 1 of the NFL Draft on April 25, 2024 in Detroit, MI.

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

Caleb shared a picture on Instagram in April 2024 with his big brother as they both held Bo’s new Broncos jersey. Caleb also shared the story of being 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 Instagram post celebrating their engagement in July.

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

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