The best NFL fit for TCU receiver Quentin Johnston in 2023 NFL Draft

The TCU Horned Frogs star receiver Quentin Johnston is entering into his junior year with the program. This means the 2022 season is likely to be his last on campus. So with that being the case, the team over at Pro Football Focus has revealed who they believe will draft Johnston in the 2023 NFL Draft. And according to PFF, the best fit for the Horned Frogs receiver is in the Motor City as a member of the Detroit Lions.

“They’ll obviously be eyeing the quarterback market, but this is now too good a roster to have one fall in their lap. They may look elsewhere to address quarterback and focus on providing whoever that is with weapons. While the receiving corps got an overhaul this offseason, D.J. Chark is only on a one-year deal. Johnston could provide a similarly rangey target in the offseason. The 6-foot-4, 201-pounder is a man possessed with the ball in his hands — he’s broken 26 tackles on 55 catches in his career.”

It is a little difficult to fully assess where the Temple, TX, native ranks amongst his peers in production, given the struggles of the TCU offense. However, despite the Horned Frogs woes on offense, Johnston was still able to put up big numbers in the eight games he appeared in last year. The six-foot-four wideout finished the season with 33 catches, 634 yards, and six touchdowns. He also averaged just under 20 yards per reception at 19.2.

The Lions possible draft needs in 2023

Depending on where Johnston ends up being projected for next year’s draft, the Lions might have to make a move or two in order to acquire him. With the way receivers flew off the board in the 2022 NFL Draft, it is possible that a similar trend could take place again, and if it does, Johnston could be a day one or day two pick.

Detroit did spend its first-round selection this year on a receiver in Alabama Crimson Tide wideout Jameson Williams, but that does not mean they will be out of the market for the 2023 draft. Also, as mentioned above, it is worth noting that the Lions might be in the market for a new quarterback next offseason. And if that is the case, look for them to target their future signal-caller within the draft; which the 2023 draft has in spades.