Although their paths crossed at Oregon, neither of them started their college career with the Ducks. Nix was a five-star recruit by Auburn, but he moved to Oregon after three seasons with the Tigers. He was the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

The elusive Oregon wide receiver was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at No. 235 overall in the seventh round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Johnson is set to enter the NFL one year after former Oregon quarterback and brother Bo Nix, who led the Denver Broncos to the playoffs last year in his rookie season.