Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr., a potential top-10 NFL draft pick, is headed to the draft.
Johnson, projected by ESPN as the No. 9 overall prospect and No. 2 offensive tackle, announced his decision Tuesday on social media. The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Johnson earned consensus All-America honors and was first-team All-Big Ten selection this season.
"It has always been a dream of mine since I committed to the Ohio State University to leave with both my degree and a Buckeye tree," Johnson wrote on Twitter. "I am grateful for the opportunity to accomplish both in three years.