Los Angeles Chargers once again draft with Justin Herbert in mind
Justin Herbert will have a new wide receiver at his disposal for 2023. Quentin Johnston, former star WR for the TCU Horned Frogs was just selected by the Chargers, with the 22nd pick in this year’s NFL draft. giving the former Oregon Ducks’ QB a nice weapon to add to the skill position group.
Last year, TCU had one of the most prolific offenses in the country and it led them to the National Championship game, though they ultimately lost to the Georgia Bulldogs. Johnston played a large role in that success catching 60 passes last season, which amounted to 1069 yards receiving and 6 TD.
Johnston, who stands tall at 6’3″ and weighs in at 208 lbs, ran a 4.49 40-yard dash time at his Pro day. That’s not blow-you-away speed, but his biggest strength is his ability to get up and bring down contested catches, due to his large frame.
When Herbert was drafted in 2020, he came into an offense with two-star wideouts: Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. Allen and Williams are still important members of the Chargers’ offense, but they both have been plagued with injuries in recent years and have seen overall production go down.
The Chargers have done well to draft offensive linemen to put in front of Herbert over the last couple of years, with OT Rashawn Slater and OG Zion Johnson in the last two years.
Perhaps, with the addition of Johnston, the Chargers’ receiving corps can gain some consistency, and Herbert can have a reliable WR to target in the always-tough AFC West.
