Peach Bowl 2023: Top 3 NFL draft prospects for Georgia vs. Ohio State

Ohio State and Georgia typically are two of the top schools in producing NFL talent. Every indication says that this year is no different. So with the teams squaring off against each other in the Peach Bowl for the CFP semifinal, we will see a number of players that will compete on Sundays.

Both Ohio State and Georgia are absolutely stacked with talent. Both have a number of future first-round picks. Both even have guys that should go in the top five, or even No. 1.

Of all of those guys, there are three that stand out the most for the upcoming draft. These are those guys.

3. Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State

Paris Johnson Jr. is a stud. The 6-foot-6, 310-pound tackle possesses both the size and range to be an outstanding tackle at the next level. Johnson also has experience at both tackle and guard, and while likely to be drafted as a tackle, can leverage that versatility into value.

Mel Kiper has him as the No. 2 tackle in the class and the No. 14 player overall, and some mock drafts have him going as high as the third pick. Barring any crazy drops, he’s a surefire first-round pick and is the type of prospect teams can build an offensive line around.

One of the biggest keys to beating this Ohio State team is getting pressure on quarterback CJ Stroud. That’s tough to do when guys like Paris Johnson Jr. are blocking for him. Georgia’s defensive line is special once again, and it will be exciting to see how Johnson and the rest of the Buckeyes’ offensive line hold up in the Peach Bowl.

Expect this to be his biggest test, and his draft stock to rise even higher if he performs well.