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Draft grades: Cardinals deserve A for Paris Johnson pick

The Cardinals’ selection of OL Paris Johnson in the first round deserves a grade of ‘A.’

The Arizona Cardinals made former Ohio State offensive lineman Paris Johnson their first-round selection of the 2023 NFL draft, picking him No. 6 overall.

While he has not yet played a down or even suited up for practice, we must grade the pick.

Grades are more based on fit, need, talent and value where the player is selected.

What do the Cardinals deserve for the selection of Johnson?

Grade: A

There is really nothing not to like about the pick.

Johnson was widely considered the best lineman in the draft, worthy of the top pick. As a tackle, he fits the value of the pick positionally.

He has the athletic traits. He fills a need. He is versatile. He is intelligent. He is a great fit off the field.

There are no character concerns.

And if you factor in the fact that the Cardinals were, in the process of getting to the sixth pick, were able to add a 2024 first-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick in addition to selecting Johnson, how can they get anything other than an A?

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1st-round pick Paris Johnson has family connection to Cardinals

Paris’ father, Paris Johnson, was drafted by the Cardinals in 1999. He wants to finish what his father started with the team.

Offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. was the Arizona Cardinals’ first-round selection in the 2023 NFL draft when they used the No. 6 overall pick to acquire him. However, he is not the first Paris Johnson the Cardinals have ever drafted.

The Cardinals drafted Johnson’s father, Paris Johnson, was drafted by the Cardinals No. 155 overall (in the fifth round) in 1999.

He was a defensive back out of Miami of Ohio.

He never made the team and never played a game in the NFL.

Getting drafted by the Cardinals was extra special for the first-round pick.

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“I’m supposed to finish what my dad started,” Johnson said on a conference call after he was drafted, noting how his father was drafted by the Cardinals previously. “I know my family had high expectations, and unfortunately, he didn’t meet those expectations.”

Johnson will definitely have his chance to make an impact. He should find his way into the starting lineup somehow, whether it is at guard or tackle.

While his father wasn’t able to succeed in the pros, the younger Johnson appears set to do exactly what he seeks to do — finish what his father started.

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LOOK: Cardinals 1st-round pick Paris Johnson at draft, after draft

Cardinals first-round pick Paris Johnson had a whirlwind couple of days Thursday and Friday. See some photos from his draft experience.

The Arizona Cardinals made tackle Paris Johnson their first pick of the 2023 NFL draft. They maneuvered a bit in the first round to make him their selection.

They originally had the third overall pick, traded down to No. 12 and then moved up to No. 6.

He was viewed by and large as the best offensive lineman in the draft class.

He is athletic, smart and has great character. He was the player quarterback Kyler Murray reportedly wanted the team to draft.

It was a crazy couple of days for him.

He attended the draft in Kansas City and then was flown in to Arizona to be introduced to the media on Friday.

Below are photos from his crazy 24 hours, starting at before the draft, after he was the Cardinals’ selection and then after the draft and the next day when he was in Tempe.

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POLL: Grade the Cardinals’ selection of OL Paris Johnson

The Cardinals had to trade back and trade back up to be able to select Johnson.

The Arizona Cardinals made Ohio State offensive lineman Paris Johnson their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft. It came with some movement.

They had the No. 3 pick, traded down to No. 12 and then traded up to No. 6.

Johnson was a two-year starter at Ohio State, playing right guard in 2021 and left tackle last season.

He was the player quarterback Kyler Murray wanted the team to draft.

He could potentially start at left guard and he could compete for the right tackle job with Josh Jones and Kelvin Beachum.

What do you think of the pick? Give your grade in the poll.

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Kyler Murray is fired up about the Cardinals’ first-round pick

Murray tweeted his excitement for the Cardinals’ selection of OL Paris Johnson in the first round.

The Arizona Cardinals managed to wheel and deal their way to the No. 6 pick in the draft. After selecting offensive lineman Paris Johnson with the sixth pick in the draft, they made quarterback Kyler Murray a happy man.

Before the draft, Murray made it known that he wanted the team to select Johnson and improve the offensive line.

Murray quickly reacted to the selection on Twitter soon after the pick was made.

“LFG! Let’s get to work big fella!” he wrote and also added Johnson to the tweet.

The Cardinals had not taken a first-round offensive lineman since selecting left tackle D.J. Humphries in Round 1 in 2015.

The team has seemingly made a conscious effort to show Murray he is important and what he thinks and wants for the team matters.

It will be fun to see how this plays out and whether Johnson can find a spot in the lineup as a rookie.

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Instant reaction: Cardinals select Paris Johnson Jr. No. 6 overall

Breaking down the Cardinals drafting Ohio State OT Paris Johnson at No. 6 overall

The Arizona Cardinals move back up the board after initially moving out of the No. 3 spot, and they nab their new franchise left tackle in Ohio State’s Paris Johnson Jr.

Johnson was a full time starter at left tackle for the first time last season, and was elite in his protection of quarterback CJ Stroud. He excelled at his new position, giving up zero QB hits and just two sacks on 446 snaps. He was one of the top offensive lineman in the country, and was a big reason why their passing game was so dominant.

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Johnson will be an immediate starter in Arizona and be tasked with protecting franchise quarterback Kyler Murray. He can play the left or right tackle spots, and can fill in at guard if needed, his versatility will fit right into that Cardinals offense.

Cardinals trade with Lions, select Paris Johnson at No. 6

The Arizona Cardinals traded back up from No. 12 to No. 6 after falling back from No. 3

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The Arizona Cardinals are keeping their fans busy. After earlier trading out of the No. 3 overall pick, new GM Monti Ossenfort moved back up with another trade.

Trade details

Arizona traded No. 12 overall, acquired in the earlier trade with the Houston Texans, plus a second-round pick (No. 34) and a fifth-round pick (No. 168). Detroit gave up No. 6 overall and a third-round pick (No. 81).

The Cardinals moved back up to select Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson, a player many anticipated they would take at No. 3.

Cardinals select Ohio State OL Paris Johnson with 6th overall pick

The Arizona Cardinals use the 6th pick in the 2023 draft to select Ohio State OL Paris Johnson.

The Arizona Cardinals were wheeling and dealing during the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. After moving from the third overall pick to No. 12 overall and trading up to the No. 6 overall pick, they made their selection.

They drafted Ohio State tackle Paris Johnson Jr.

Johnson was a two-year starter for the Buckeyes. He started at right guard in 2021 and left tackle in 2022.

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray wanted the Cardinals to draft Johnson.

Johnson is 6-foot-6 and 313 pounds.

In an interesting connection, Johnson’s father, Paris Johnson was drafted by the Cardinals in the fifth round in 1999.

He potentially can come in and start for the Cardinals, perhaps at right tackle.

In general manager Monti Ossenfort’s first draft with the Cardinals, he has addressed the offensive line.

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Paris Johnson Jr. Cardinals jersey: How to buy No. 6 draft pick’s jersey

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With the No. 6 pick in the 2023 NFL draft, the Arizona Cardinals selected Paris Johnson Jr.

Johnson, an offensive lineman out of Ohio State, will look to help the Cards improve on last season’s 4-13 record.

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The NFL is expected to release the 2023-24 schedule in May, but we know that Cardinals fans can look forward to the first matchup of the season, whoever the foe is. It will be the first outing for the next era of Cardinal football.

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10 players the Bears could pick in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft

Here’s one more look at 10 possible players the Bears could draft when they’re on the clock tonight.

The 2023 NFL Draft is finally here and in a matter of hours, the Chicago Bears will add another playmaker to their roster in hopes of improving for the upcoming season.

For weeks, draft experts, analysts, media members, and everyone in between has mocked various players to the Bears ever since they trade away the No. 1 overall pick to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for No. 9, wide receiver D.J. Moore and more (no pun intended). Whether it’s been offensive tackle, defensive lineman, cornerback, or even running back, the possibilities feel endless for what could happen.

We’ll know soon enough but for now, here are 10 possible names the Bears could select in the first round when they’re on the clock.