WR Quentin Johnston Scouting Report: The Ultimate High Upside Receiver

If a team is looking to take a swing at receiver, then Quentin Johnston is that guy this year. He projects very well in a play-action style offense as he’s absolutely massive with elite RAC ability. He currently has the fifth-highest draft grade among this entire class, and his sheer upside alone will probably get him drafted in the top ten. His size-speed combo is rare, and he looked dominant at times playing for TCU. If he can continue to develop and fix some of his mistakes, he’s got a good chance at being a superstar in the NFL. Even if he doesn’t get much better, his skills entering the league will be very useful in the right offense. Given how fixable his most significant issue is, it won’t likely plague him unless his work ethic is also an issue. It doesn’t seem like that’s the case, though and we’ll continue to learn a lot about him through the combine. Two games from his Sophomore year, as well as two games from his Junior year, were evaluated. All relevant traits were graded based on his film. Stats and analytics, such as PFF grades, were also factored into his scouting report. Thank you to both TFG and PFF for inspiring this draft content. Please leave your feedback on Twitter, @FootballIntell4.

Grades

Overall Draft Grade: 78.5

Traits/ Skills (see bottom of the page for scale)

Each trait/attribute is graded 1-7.

Clip Analysis

This clip above shows how incredible his RAC ability is for someone so big. He showed really nice change of direction on the route and had a plan for how to turn the catch into a big play.

Here he shows why he’s such a problem as a vertical threat as he shows great speed and ball skills to make this play.

Again playing against OSU, Johnston beats press-man and creates enough separation to set up for a big play after the catch. He did a great job of quickly gaining inside leverage and then stopped on a dime to create separation.

In this one, he beats the press and gains outside leverage and then does an incredible job of adjusting to the underthrow.

Receiving Stats

2022 (through WK 12):

Player Notes

Quentin Johnston Bio

• Johnston is a boom-or-bust prospect with a rare blend of size and speed.

Pros

• He has an absolutely massive wingspan paired with elite jumping ability. According to “College football Freaks List 2022” by Bruce Feldman, he ranked 23rd on the list, recorded a 42-inch vertical, and ran a 4.40 40-yard dash.
• Uses misdirection to gain leverage against press coverage – the combination of size, strength, and short-area-burst allows him to potentially develop an elite release package.
• Is a menace after the catch; he has an excellent combo of elusiveness and power paired with top-end speed to make big plays with the ball in his hands. He averages eight yards after the catch per reception.
• Looks explosive and has great shiftiness for his size.
• Has a very good upside as a route runner due to his ability to make sharp cuts.
• Has flashed the ability to “moss” defenders in multiple games.
• he often plays in sync and in rhythm with the QB.
• Has room to improve his play strength as he has a great frame, and it’s already near the elite tier.
• Will come down with tough catches right before taking hits.

Cons

• Because he often uses his body to catch rather than his hands, drops have been an issue in college – he already has eight in 2022.
• Doesn’t consistently use his frame to body defenders at the catch point despite the low level of conference play.
• Doesn’t have the greatest body control making catches on the sideline.
• He still doesn’t consistently create separation at a high level but he has a lot of room to grow.
• Could grow to be more physical in all aspects of the game as he has the traits to do so, but he could certainly get there.
• Doesn’t have a ton of experience playing against press coverage, or at least against good press coverage.

Combine

40 yd:

10 yd:

Shuttle:

3 cone:

Broad: 134

Vertical: 40.5

Bench:

Arm Length: 33 5/8

Hand Size: 9 5/8

Grading Scale

Pot=Potential: players’ highest upside

Imp=Impact: player’s immediate impact