Paris Johnson Jr.
2023 1st Round Pick
6th Pick Overall
Unanimous First-Team All-American
Walter Camp, FWAA, AFCA
All Big Ten Conference
Coaches & Media
Journalism Degree
Graduated in less than 3 years
Academic All Big Ten
The Ohio State University
Armed Services Merit Award Winner*
11th Recipient
*The Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation was selected as the 11th recipient of the Armed Forces Merit Award presented by the Football Writers Association of America for the assistance it provides to veterans.
Operation Desert Home
Join Paris, along with his former and current teammates for an exclusive afternoon of fundraising in support of the Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation and Habitat for Humanity!
The proceeds from this event, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Arizona, will build new, affordable housing for veterans in need of a safe place to call home. Thank you to Kurt Warner's First Things First Foundation for their commitment to furnishing our first home build.
This special event is limited to just 150 guests!
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PJJ Toy Drive
All donated toys will go directly to children in the Veteran and Underserved Communities through our community partners. Thank you so much for your kindness during the holiday season! Drop off locations:
CENTRAL OH
- Giant Eagle Locations (Gahanna, Westerville, Clintonville, Blacklick, Pickerington, Kingsdale/Upper Arlington, Dublin, Grove City, Powell, New Albany, Bethel Rd/Sawmill, Hayden Rd/Cosgray, Britton Pkwy/Hilliard)
- Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet
CINCINNATI AREA
- Graeters Sprindale
- Subway (Deer Park, Cincinnati Columbus Rd.)
- Happy's Pizza
- RedLife Coffee (Oxford, OH)
About Paris
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Paris Johnson Jr. has achieved success both on and off the field because of his work ethic, character, and commitment to faith, family and football. While still in high school, where he was regarded as the top ranked offensive tackle in his class, Paris and his mom, Monica, started the Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation supporting veterans and disadvantaged youth athlete communities.
Paris' charitable contributions were recognized as he received the 2022 Armed Services Merit Award. Paris is now an offensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals after being selected #6 overall in the NFL Draft.
Paris is currently an offensive lineman for the Arizona Cardinals after being selected #6 overall in the NFL Draft.
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We want individuals to know their past doesn't define them. We exist to provide assistance so the veterans and athletes we serve can seek the most out of their lives.
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We are dedicated to empowering and serving disabled veterans and disadvantaged student athletes with dignity and respect. We accomplish this by ensuring that disabled veterans, student athletes and their families can obtain helpful resources that benefit them.
*The Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes as set forth in the pertinent provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and/or any other federal laws, rules, or regulations governing non-profit organizations.
Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation
Armed Forces Merit Award
The Paris Johnson Jr Foundation has been named the 2022 recipient of the Armed Forces Merit Award, which is presented annually to an individual or group within the realm of college football that has a military background or makes an impact on the military community.
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07.03.23
So impressed w/ Cardinal's rookie Paris Johnson Jr it was great featuring him on Fox 10 Sports Night.
06.02.23
Cardinals take field trip for the first time since before COVID.
05.25.23
Cardinals insider Dani Sureck challenges rookie tackle Paris Johnson Jr. for an intense game of "Guess Who" in the latest episode of Game On.
05.12.23
Paris Johnson Jr., the No. 6 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, addresses the media following day one of the Cardinals 2023 rookie minicamp.
05.11.23
TEMPE — Among the unique facts about Arizona Cardinals rookie offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr., there is one in particular that stands out above the rest.
05.01.23
Wilson Football teamed up with Paris Johnson Jr., to go behind-the-scenes of his NFL Draft experience.
04.28.23
First-round tackle majored in journalism, but embraces football as life
04.28.23
Paris Johnson Jr., the No. 6 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft meets with the media for the first time as a member of the Arizona Cardinals.
04.28.23
Images of 2023 first-round draft pick Paris Johnson Jr. in studio for his first photoshoot as an Arizona Cardinal.
04.28.23
Images of the Cardinals 2023 first-round draft pick, Paris Johnson Jr., during his first day in Arizona
04.27.23
After trading down and then up, Cardinals land tackle at No. 6
04.27.23
The Cardinals select Ohio State Buckeyes offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 6 overall pick.
04.12.23
First-round offensive lineman takes part in first rookie minicamp practice.
04.12.23
Congratulations to Paris Johnson, Jr for the 2023 NFF Hampshire Honor Society! The NFF Hampshire Honor Society is comprised of college football players from all divisions of the NCAA, NAIA and sprint football who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers.
10.13.2022
The Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation is pleased to be named as a 2022 ReVision Gives Back honoree.
04.25.2021
FBU & US Army All-American Bowl Alumni, Paris Johnson Jr. shares how his foundation is helping in his community.
01.08.2021
As Ohio State’s Paris Johnson Jr. chases Orlando Pace, he already belongs next to Chase Young: Nathan Baird’s observations
11.25.2020
Johnson and his family are making a difference this Holiday season through his foundation, the Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation. The foundation, which is a labor of love for the entire Johnson family, has a couple of winter events planned with many more plans and ideas to deploy in the future.
11.24.2020
Ohio State offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. talks with the media about the Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation, a charitable organization he founded in high school.
11.24.2020
Local football standout's foundation passes out Thanksgiving dinners to families in need.
11.19.2020
The Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation: Charitable Organization Created by Ohio State Freshman Takings Its Next Steps This Holiday Season.
11.19.2020
Charitable Organization Created by Ohio State Freshman Takings Its Next Steps This Holiday Season.
11.17.2020
Ohio State freshman offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. has a passion for giving back to the community, and therefore has started the Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation. The two main reasons Johnson started the foundation are his dedication to helping disabled military veterans and underprivileged youth athletes.
12.01.2019
Ohio State commit Paris Johnson Jr. splits time between his football career and starting his own foundation, the "Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation," which helps young athletes and disabled veterans.
03.14.2018
Meet the nation's No. 1 offensive tackle in 2020 Paris Johnson.
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