After trading away the #3 overall pick to the Houston Texans, the Arizona Cardinals then traded with the Detroit Lions to grab OT Paris Johnson Jr at #6 overall.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!With the 6th Pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals select Paris Johnson Jr. pic.twitter.com/tbIUExCBqt
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) April 28, 2023
Out of the Ohio State University, Johnson was the first offensive tackle taken in the draft. Last season, Johnson allowed just one QB hit.
At 6’6′, 310 pounds, Johnson will provide some much-needed protection for Cardinals QB Kyler Murray.
LFG! Let’s get to work big fella! @ParisJohnsonJr
— Kyler Murray (@K1) April 28, 2023
Welcome to The Valley!!! 😤 https://t.co/teCtd4OXCH
— Beachum.eth (@KelvinBeachumJr) April 28, 2023
Let’s rock ‼️ @ParisJohnsonJr
— Hollywood Brown (@Primetime_jet) April 28, 2023
LFG! Congrats @ParisJohnsonJr #BIRDGANG
— Zaven Collins (@ZavenCollins) April 28, 2023
Arizona will now draft at #33 overall in the second round, stay tuned for more updates.
