The NFL will auction off Paris Johnson Jr.'s autographed draft night hat, jersey and helmet to support veterans and student-athletes via The Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation.
An All-Big Ten honoree and All-American in his three seasons at Ohio State, Johnson and his mother, Monica Daniels, started The Paris Johnson Jr. Foundation after the state of Ohio passed name, image and likeness legislation in July 2021. The foundation's mission is to empower and serve"disabled veterans and disadvantaged student-athletes with dignity and respect" as it looks to provide them with helpful resources.
“The foundation established by Paris and his mother is very unique where a student-athlete and his family are actively involved with helping military veterans,” said Brant Ringler, executive director of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, after the award ceremony in November 2022. “While playing a key role on one of the nation’s top collegiate football teams, what Paris is accomplishing through his foundation is remarkable.
The No. 6 overall pick to the Cardinals, Johnson's work with the foundation will continue at the next level. The NFL's auction, which has separate bids for Johnson's hat, jersey and helmet, is the first such example. The auction will take place over the next 11 days.
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