With the No. 17 overall selection in the 2022 NFL draft, the Chargers took former Boston College offensive lineman Zion Johnson.
Here’s the reaction social media had to the pick of Johnson to join the Bolts.
Zion Johnson is a long & heavy lineman that brings real physicality to the OL. Zion’s a real hard guy to move off his spot. He's a finsher. This is your best Guard in the draft, he’s physical, smart & is set up to succeed between Linsley & Slater. Great pick for the Chargers!
— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) April 29, 2022
Rashawn Slater was No. 6 on our big board last year. Zion Johnson is 7th on our big board this year.
Chargers…thank you 😭
— Tyler Schoon (@tylerjschoon) April 29, 2022
Zion Johnson is a home run pick for the Chargers. Protect Justin Herbert.
They go best IOL available instead of reaching for the 4th best tackle. Great pick. #NFLdraft
— Daniel Wade (@dantalkssports) April 29, 2022
Zion Johnson is the first guard the #Chargers have ever taken in the first round. He’ll join Slater, Feiler and Linsley
— Gilbert Manzano (@GManzano24) April 29, 2022
Chargers Zion Johnson and he’s wearing my chain. It’s now officially his. Bolt up indeed⚡️⚡️⚡️ @chargers @chrishayre @HayleyElwood #NFLdraft BTFU! pic.twitter.com/oWheiw5UsZ
— James Ebo (@james_ebo) April 29, 2022
Zion Johnson is an immediate contributor to this Chargers offense. Slater and Johnson in back-to-back seasons.
Justin Herbert is happy.
— Chris Hayre (@chrishayre) April 29, 2022
How the board fell, the #Chargers made the right pick with Zion Johnson. IMO LA gets the best IOL in the draft.
Some may wish they went skill position (I.e. McDuffie, Johnson, Burks, Hill), but championships are won in trenches. Staley holds firm with that very sentiment.
— Dan W. (@ChargersHomer) April 29, 2022
Justin Herbert has to be a happy camper right now. The #Chargers get the best guard in the draft by taking Zion Johnson.
Just one more offensive lineman away from a complete starting unit.
— Nick Cothrel (@NickCothrel) April 29, 2022
Zion Johnson is the best pure guard in the draft.
Road grader in the run game & phenomenal anchor in the pass game. Perfect pick for Justin Herbert and what the @chargers need.— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) April 29, 2022
Zion Johnson is going to be apologizing a lot at the podium since it's probably hard to hear over those sick pythons he's got on each arm. pic.twitter.com/02ehqybJlp
— Michael Peterson (@ZoneTracks) April 29, 2022