2023 NFL Draft: TCU’s Quentin Johnston, Possible Top Wide Receiver Declares After Outstanding Career

TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston has declared himself in the 2023 NFL Draft after three productive years in the program. Predicted as a first round (and potential top 10) pick by.

“I would first like to thank God for allowing me to go through the ups and downs in my journey here at TCU…Things weren’t always easy, but they are helping me move towards the next step in my career. I feel completely prepared,” Johnston wrote on his Twitter account. “With that said, I have made the decision to officially leave TCU and pursue my lifelong dream of joining the NFL.”

Johnston was a longtime Texas state pledge in the 2020 class, but eventually turned to TCUf and went on to have one of the best careers as a receiver in Horned Frogs history. His 1,069 yards as a junior were his second-best in a single-season effort by a TCU receiver, and had it not been for his injury problems, his numbers would have been even better. prize. More importantly, Johnston improved from his 11-11 to his 13-2 in his first two seasons, and his college football playoff program to qualify for his national championship. supervised the

Johnston had 115 catches for 2,190 yards and 14 touchdowns in three seasons. Perhaps more impressively, Johnston averaged 19.0 yards per catch over his career.

Johnston draft predictions

Johnston is a near-consensus pick as the top wide receiver available, with three out of four CBS Sports NFL Draft analysts mocking Johnston first off the board. Ranked No. 23, he is sandwiched between No. 2 wideouts between USC’s Jordan Addison and Ohio State’s Jackson Smith-Nigba.

CBS Sports NFL Draft Analyst Ryan Wilson wrote, “Johnston is an excellent playmaker whose athleticism and contested catching ability make him a WR1 at this point.” in his mock draftslotted Johnston as the 9th pick for the Carolina Panthers.

Johnston’s grades were solid in college, but his combination of speed, athleticism and incredible physique mean he could make it in the NFL. He has the ability to play as a route runner out of slots and out against physical corners. There may be an adjustment process, but Johnston’s ceiling is high.

A new start for the TCU offense

Johnston is one of the last big names to enter the 2023 NFL Draft, but he wasn’t the only one to walk away from TCU’s historic squad. Man Steve Avila and Soap Award winner Trevius Hodges-Tomlinson have all announced they will try their hand at the NFL. Fellow underclassman Kendre Miller also entered the draft on Monday, while other top receivers Tay Barber and Delius Davis were ineligible.

With Johnston gone, TCU effectively started off offensively from scratch. Tight end Jared Wiley has opted to return for another season, and Chandler Morris is expected to take over at quarterback and should play a bigger role on offense. A massive 6-foot-5 receiver, Savion Williams shines with stardom, and Jordan Hudson is a promising freshman. Kael also added former Aledo High School star Jojo Earl as a transfer from Alabama.