June 2, 2026

Ohio State left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. entering NFL draft


2:36 PM ET Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr., a potential top-10 pick, is headed to the NFL draft. Johnson, projected by ESPN as the No. 9 overall prospect and No. 2 offensive tackle, announced his decision Tuesday on social media. The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Johnson earned consensus All-America honors and was first-team All-Big Ten selection this season. “It has always been a dream of mine since I committed to the Ohio State University to leave with both my degree and a Buckeye tree,” Johnson wrote on Twitter. “I am grateful for the opportunity to accomplish both in three years. After having several conversations with my coaches and family, I want to accomplish the first dream of mine since I was five years old, which is to declare for the 2023 NFL draft.” Thank you Buckeye Nation.. ?? pic.twitter.com/81aIjLhGxq — Paris Johnson Jr. (@ParisJohnsonJr) January 10, 2023 Johnson started at…

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