Paris Johnson Jr.
OT #72 — Arizona Cardinals
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About Paris Johnson Jr.
Paris Johnson Jr. was drafted sixth overall to do one thing: keep Kyler Murray vertical. That is his entire job description. Not scoring touchdowns. Not making highlight reels. Standing between Kyler Murray and the large men who want to put Kyler Murray on the ground. It is the most thankless job in professional football. When Paris does his job perfectly, nobody notices. When he misses a block, Kyler gets sacked, and Paris ends up in a slow-motion replay that gets posted to every Cardinals forum with the caption "$30 million for THIS?" Offensive linemen exist in a reality where their best day is invisible and their worst day is a meme.
The draft capital adds pressure that most linemen never face. Sixth overall picks are supposed to be stars, but offensive tackle stardom looks like... nothing happening. No sacks allowed. No pressures given up. Just a large man successfully preventing other large men from reaching a smaller man. Paris has the personality and the smile to be a fan favorite, but his position means his biggest moments will always be defined by whether someone else got hit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make offensive lineman content entertaining?
You lean into the absurdity of the job. Paris Johnson's entire professional existence is measured by things that didn't happen. No sacks allowed. No pressures. No penalties. The funniest content treats this invisible job with the same dramatic weight as a quarterback throwing a game-winner. A man posts 'perfect day at the office' and his stat line is literally all zeros.
Last updated: April 2026