The Arizona Cardinals left tackle has all the makings of being a superstar.
Happy Friday one and all.
The Arizona Cardinals have spent the last couple of seasons trying to replenish the talent along the offensive line, and in doing so GM Monti Ossenfort made Paris Johnson Jr. his first pick of his regime.
Well, he so far has hit a home run with that pick, as PFF ranked the best offensive tackles in the NFL and Johnson Jr. in only two seasons is ranked top 15.
From PFF:
14. Paris Johnson Jr., Arizona Cardinals
After playing only right tackle in his rookie season, Johnson moved to left tackle for 2024 and was able to bring his play to a new level until an injury ended his year. The Ohio State product improved upon a 60.1 PFF overall grade in 2023 with an 80.8 mark in 2024, which ranked 12th at the position.
After giving up pressure on 6.4% of pass plays in 2023, Johnson decreased that figure to 4.9% last season.
PJJ being top 15 in only the first two seasons of his career, and playing two different positions, is massive. He has top ten, and maybe even top five potential if he can continue to grow and stay healthy.
Even if he has reached his ceiling, are we really going to complain about one of the best tackles in the NFL?
Of the players in front of him, four were right tackles. So PJJ is one of the top 10 left tackles in the NFL already, and he has a real shot in year two at left tackle to make a leap.
That should excite everyone.