Thu. Nov 14th, 2024
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The Chargers addressed their offense Thursday in the first round of the NFL draft, taking Texas Christian wide receiver Quentin Johnston with the 21st pick. The Chargers have a pick in each of the next six rounds — two rounds on Friday and four on Saturday.

Quentin Johnston — Wide receiver

6 feet 3, 208 pounds, Texas Christian, Round 1, Pick 21

Notable: Johnston was born in Texas to a pair of Army veterans. His father, Carl, served in Kuwait and his mother, Sherry, during Operation Desert Storm.

Last season: As a senior, Johnston caught 60 passes for 1,069 yards and six touchdowns for a Horned Frogs team that reached the college football championship game.

Why the Chargers drafted him: Looking to bolster their cache of targets for quarterback Justin Herbert, Johnston will provide a big target with an impressive catch radius. He was TCU’s leader in yards receiving in each of his three seasons there. Johnston has had an issue with drops but can stretch the field and has proven himself to be explosive once the ball is in his hands.

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