Former Texas Football Star Accuses Urban Meyer Of Offering Money For Commitment

Former Texas star BJ Johnson apparently had a very interesting interaction with Urban Meyer in high school.

Johnson was a standout receiver for the Longhorns from 2000 through 2003, and he was a highly-touted prospect coming out of high school.

So much so that Urban Meyer decided to pay him a visit when he was an assistant at Notre Dame. However, the three-time national champion didn't come to just talk football, according to Johnson.

He allegedly came ready to offer some money.

Former Texas star accuses Urban Meyer of offering cash for commitment. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Former Texas player says Urban Meyer offered money for commitment.

"Hell, Urban Meyer locked me in an office in my school, and no bullsh*t, asked me straight up. He was like, 'BJ. How much?' And this was when he was at Notre Dame at the time. And, it caught me off guard because I just thought we (were) talking football. And he was like, ‘Nah, how much?' So, it's been going on," Johnson said on the "On Texas Football" podcast when talking about the story from more than two decades ago.

You can watch his comments below starting around 31:00, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

The obvious part about Johnson's story that is interesting is the fact Meyer allegedly offered him money decades before players could earn cash from NIL.

For virtually all of the NCAA's existence, players weren't allowed to cash in. Doing so could cost a player his eligibility and have records vacated. There's no better example than Reggie Bush, who only just recently got his Heisman back.

If a player demanded cash in 2024, it would show up without any questions being asked. Schools are now allowed to have a pot of money to distribute, and that's on top of what players can earn through NIL deals.

Just 10 years ago, the current landscape would have been unthinkable. Now, it's hard to imagine a top player not getting paid. Apparently, Meyer was just ahead of the curve, according to Johnson!

Of course, players have been getting paid under the table for decades. Look at SMU and the Pony Express. They just got caught, but don't think for a second it wasn't very common at major universities with powerhouse programs. This is America. People always want to cash in, and I don't blame him.

Former Texas player BJ Johnson says Urban Meyer asked him to name his price for a commitment. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Unfortunately for Meyer, his alleged cash pitch didn't work because Johnson went to Austin, and had a great career with the Longhorns. It's now just a fun story for the internet to enjoy. Let me know your thoughts on BJ Johnson's claim at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.