Fans React to Cardinals Selecting Paris Johnson Jr. in 2023 NFL Draft

The wait is over for the Arizona Cardinals and their first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. After trading down from the third pick to the No. 12, the Cardinals made another trade to move up to the sixth overall pick and selected Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr.

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

Paris Johnson Jr’s dad — Johnson Sr. played football with Arizona Cardinals in 1999. @12SportsAZ pic.twitter.com/QG9uGzMw1d
— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) April 28, 2023

For those unfamiliar with Johnson, he was a starter for the Buckeyes at guard and both left and right tackle. He is a high-level competitor and a potential day-one starter for the Cardinals.

Paris Johnson Jr • OT • Arizona Cardinals

2023 NFL Draft
1st Round
6th Pick pic.twitter.com/NxUnuQ3Ted
— Mr. Ohio (@MrOH1O) April 28, 2023

The selection is also a legacy pick, as Paris Johnson Sr. played for the Cardinals, although he was never a Pro Bowl player. Johnson Sr. was a fifth-round pick by the Cardinals in the 1999 NFL Draft.

Paris Johnson Jr’s dad — Johnson Sr. played football with Arizona Cardinals in 1999. @12SportsAZ pic.twitter.com/QG9uGzMw1d
— Cameron Cox (@CamCox12) April 28, 2023

Paris Johnson Sr. Paris Johnson Jr.
🤝
being drafted by the Cardinals
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) April 28, 2023

The question everyone is asking, however, is how has Twitter reacted to the pick. Let's take a peek at some of the best reactions!

The Cardinals stole a first-rounder from Houston and still got Paris Johnson Jr.

Winner.
— Johnny Venerable (@JohnnyVenerable) April 28, 2023

"Paris Johnson graduated in three years..."
wow, smart guy
"...with a degree in journalism"
well maybe his decision-making will improve in the pros
— Michael Baumann (@MichaelBaumann) April 28, 2023

Former top pick Robert Griffin III says the Cardinals absolutely needed to draft Johnson.

The Arizona Cardinals NEEDED Paris Johnson Jr. Their offensive line had the most false starts, the 3rd most offensive holding penalties and gave up the 10th most sacks in the NFL. Gotta protect their $231 million QB Kyler Murray and with Paris the pocket will be his happy place.
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 28, 2023

The Top-10 picks as high school recruits:

1. Bryce Young (Panthers): 5-star

2. CJ Stroud (Texans): 4-star

3. Will Anderson (Texans): 5-star

4. Anthony Richardson (Colts): 4-star

5. Devon Witherspoon (Seahawks): 0-star

6. Paris Johnson (Cardinals): 5-star

7. Tyree Wilson… pic.twitter.com/KAYD6HgWrB
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) April 28, 2023

Cardinals passing on Will

but drafting a big boy for Kyler pic.twitter.com/hneEO5eInS
— H刃wk (@HawksTruth) April 28, 2023

So the Cardinals get the LT that many had mocked at #3, keep a 2nd this year, AND get a 1st and 3rd next year. That's a win.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) April 28, 2023