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Steelers Wishlist OT-Paris Johnson Jr. (Ohio St.)

Updated: Jan 25

Ranked By:   Joe 412 and John Toth

In what is arguably the Steeler’s greatest position of need (Offensive Line),

Paris Johnson Jr. of Ohio State may be a first-round pick well spent, if he’s still

available.

Johnson spent his first two collegiate seasons playing guard at The Ohio

State University, but has flourished into an early to mid-first round grade as a

tackle in the upcoming NFL draft.

Paris was a five-star recruit from Princeton High School in Cincinnati,

winner of the Anthony Munoz Lineman of the Year award while also taking home

honors as the All-American Bowl Man of the Year. He was the anchor of an

offensive line in Columbus that surrendered only 7 sacks during the 2023

campaign.

Individually, Johnson was a semifinalist for the prestigious Lombardi Award

and maintained an impressive academic resume, offering teams that may draft

him a player that will combine intelligence with talent, only getting better with

experience. He’s proven a high character “guy,” and in high school started the

Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation, which helps veterans and disadvantaged children.

Here is a look at Paris Johnson Jr.’s pros and cons:

OT- Paris Johnson Jr. Measurables: 

Height:                     6’6”

Weight:                     315 lbs.

Hands:                       11”

Arm:                           35 6/8”

Span:                         85 5/8”

Pros

  • Great length with powerful hands

  • Can play both with finesse and/or power when needed

  • Explodes off snap, impressive speed

  • Hits the second level fluidly/guard type pulling skills

  • Mauler mentality plays through the whistle

Cons

  • Hasn’t played left tackle since high school.

  • At times does not extend arms/ players get inside on him.

  • Add some muscle and weight to play around 330.

  • Mauler mentality can lead to dumb penalties.

Final Analysis

Draft 412 projects Paris Johnson Jr. to be one of top three tackles in the NFL Draft.

Draft 412 has him listed as (2 nd OT, 11 th overall prospect) The ceiling on Johnson Jr.

should keep him in top 15 of the draft, even with lack of left tackle experience.

Projected Draft Position

Expect Johnson Jr. to be one of the top tackles taken in the draft and should go in

top half of the first round of the upcoming draft. Paris has the potential to lock

down a spot as a starter for any team that seeks a right tackle but may need to

learn the left side of the offensive line. With his pedigree and high football IQ,

Johnson will likely be a long term solution for any team seeking to improve in the

trenches.

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