2023 WorldWide Rams Draft Profile: Paris Johnson | Ohio St | OT

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Player Bio: Paris Johnson graduated from Princeton High School in Princeton, OH. Before Princeton High, he played his first three seasons at St. Xavier in Cincinnati, OH. Johnson garnered Princeton’s offensive MVP in 2019, a two-time OHSAA first-team All-Ohio selection, All-conference twice (GMC and GCL), twice named a MaxPreps High School All-American, and a two-time USA Today All-American. He also received invitations for the 2020 All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Tx, and the Polynesian Bowl. He also received the Anthony Munoz Lineman of the Year and All-American Bowl’s Man of the Year awards.

SCHOOL:  OHIO ST                                        |                    CONFERENCE: BIG TEN

CLASS         |       JUNIOR

​HOMETOWN |  CINCINNATI, OH

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​ HEIGHT                  WEIGHT           
 6' 6"                          313 lbs

HANDS                            ARMS
 9½"                      36⅛"

PARIS JOHNSON

OFFENSIVE TACKLE

DRAFT YEAR
​      2023      
COMBINE INVITE​
​YES

PROJECTED 40 TIME 
5.30
DRAFT GRADE
5.92

ACCOLADES

2023 NFL Combine Participant
2021 Coaches All-Big Ten Second-Team 
2021 OSU Scholar-Athlete
2021 Academic All-Big Ten
2020 OSU Scholar-Athlete

​COMBINE RESULTS 
40 YD DASH
DNP 
10 SPLIT
DNP
​BENCH PRESS
    29    
VERTICAL JUMP 
        DNP        
BROAD JUMP
 106"
3 CONE DRILL
       DNP         
20 YD SHUTTLE
​DNP

PRO DAY RESULTS  
40 YD DASH
DNP 
10 SPLIT
DNP
​BENCH PRESS
    DNP    
VERTICAL JUMP 
        DNP        
BROAD JUMP
 DNP
3 CONE DRILL
       DNP         
20 YD SHUTTLE
​DNP

game film
#77 paris johnson vs wisconsin (2022)

#77 PARIS JOHNSON
OG/OT FILM STUDY
​OHIO ST BUCKEYES

STRENGTHS

WEAKNESSES

• He has a mammoth frame for an NFL offensive tackle position protecting the blind side, with unbelievable 36⅛" length arms.
  
• He has tremendous athleticism to attribute to his physical stature and powerful play.
  
• He is a versatile player who played both the guard and tackle positions.
  
• While engaged with the defender, his lateral movement flows comfortably.
  
• He can open up holes in the run game by himself in addition to combo blocks and double-teams. 
  
• He has a nasty disposition as a run blocker, looking to flatten the defender on every play.
  
• He has silky feet as a pass protector, allowing him to mirror speedy pass rushers; he can redirect himself to pick up a late blitzing linebacker or defensive back.
  
• His impressive strength allows him to drop anchor to subdue powerful bull rushers. 
  
• He uses his long arms and mighty hands to strike the rushing defenders; if he misses, he can recover and redirect the defender's rush lane.
  

• He started only one season at Ohio State; a total of 13 games will be a huge question to answer for the next level.
  
• In the run game, he will need help to stay level at the point of contact and maintain his sight and engagement with his target.
  
• He ideally has not mastered pass protection surroundings, as he slacked the speedy pass rusher and beat him off the edge.
  
• His long frame, arms, and athleticism permitted him to compensate for the poor setting, but the EDGE rushers at the next level will be licking their chops if this continues.
  
• He will need to bulk up his lower body against powerful bull rushers; some have pushed him back on his heels as he surrendered too much ground before dropping his counter anchor.
  

Draft Projection: 1st - 2nd Round

NFL Comparison: Brian O'Neil (Minnesota Vikings)

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