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NAME: Paris Johnson Jr.
SCHOOL: Princeton High
School
SPORT(S): Football
GRADUATING YEAR: 2020
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT:
National Honor Society
BIRTHDATE: 7/3/01
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'7"-290
lbs.
RESIDENCE: Woodlawn
PARENTS: Paris &
Monica
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Mom
FUTURE GOAL: College
All-American, Play in NFL
Prior to committing to play next season for the Ohio State Buckeyes,
Princeton big man Paris Johnson Jr. was one of the most sought-after
recruits in Cincinnati, in Ohio and in the entire country.
247sports.com had rated Paris as the number one recruit in Ohio as
well as the number one high school offensive lineman in the nation in
the class of 2020.
A pre-season MaxPreps and USA Today All-American, Paris transferred
from St Xavier to play his senior year at Princeton. He and his
teammates helped the Vikings to a 6-4 regular season record and its
first playoff berth since 2007.
Last season at St. Xavier, Paris earned numerous honors, including
being named 1st team GCL South, 1st team all-city, 1st team all-SWO
District and 1st team all-Ohio. He was named a junior All-American and
last summer was invited to participate in the prestigious "The Opening
Finals" Camp in Frisco, Texas, which over the years has hosted many
current and former NFL stars. He also was selected to play in the
All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas in January, 2020.
A gifted athlete, Paris grew up play multiple sports, including
hockey, baseball, soccer, wrestling, swimming and track.
An honor roll student who is active in community service, Paris is a
member of National Honor Society and the National Mandarin Chinese
Honor Society. His favorite athlete is Tyron Smith, favorite
entertainer is Kevin Hart, favorite book is The Outsiders, favorite
movie is Friday and most-like-to-meet is Martin Luther King Jr.
COACH'S QUOTE – "Paris is a young man that has a remarkable
combination of talent, leadership, intellect and compassion. Paris
will have success in whatever he embarks upon."
— Mike Daniels, Football Coach
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