Tag: Quentin Johnston

Jaguars still projected to take WR, TE in midseason mock draft

Is Calvin Ridley enough or should the Jaguars invest at WR early in the 2023 NFL Draft?

The Jacksonville Jaguars bolstered their 2023 wide receiver corps at the trade deadline by acquiring currently suspended wide receiver Calvin Ridley from the Atlanta Falcons. But is that enough to revamp an offense that is currently lacking a big play threat at receiver?

Luke Easterling of Draft Wire doesn’t think so. In his midseason mock draft, the Jaguars are projected to pick TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston.

It’s the same player Easterling paired with the Jaguars a month ago, although the team was picking 14th in the draft order at that point. After going winless in October, the Jaguars are now eighth in the draft day lineup.

Johnston is a 6’4, 215-pound receiver who has put up gaudy numbers in the Horned Frogs offense. As a freshman in 2020, Johnston averaged 22.1 yards per reception and he earned First Team All-Big-12 honors last year as a sophomore. Through nine games this season, Johnston has 42 receptions for 650 yards with four touchdowns.

In the second round of Easterling’s mock, the Jaguars are projected to take Georgia tight end Darnell Washington. The team’s current trio of tight ends — Evan Engram, Dan Arnold, and Chris Manhertz — are all slated to become free agents after the 2022 season.

Trio of Big 12 talent projected in round 1 of latest NFL mock draft

Six Big 12 players projected in the latest mock draft.

On this Saturday during the bye week for the Texas Longhorns, we are checking in on NFL draft projections. More importantly, where is current running back Bijan Robinson projected to land?

The Longhorns haven’t had a first-round selection since Malcom Brown was selected No. 32 overall by the New England Patriots. Since that time Connor Williams (No. 50 overall) and Sam Cosmi (No. 51 overall) are the highest-picked Texas Longhorns since that time.

Bijan Robinson gives the team an opportunity to dip back into the first round for the first time in seven years.

Longhorns Wire breaks down each of the six Big 12 players to land in the latest NFL mock from Draft Wire.

Report Card: Offense carrying the load in a bounce-back performance

Oklahoma’s offense led the way versus Kansas, and it shows with their grades in this week’s report cards.

The last three weeks had to be an evaluation and film study nightmare for the Oklahoma Sooners. There were injuries, bad technique, and missed assignments on both sides of the ball. They needed a decent performance against a tough Kansas team, and they delivered on Saturday.

The result was far from dominant unless you look at the offense’s performance alone but what transpired was a team desperate for a win that played hard and didn’t let up.

As we do at Sooners Wire, we took time to grade each unit for their performance in Oklahoma’s 52-42 win..

TCU knocks off Oklahoma State: Big 12 Power Rankings after week 7

The Big 12 is down to one unbeaten team after the TCU Horned Frogs stormed back to beat Oklahoma State. How did the rest of the teams stack up in this week’s Big 12 power rankings?

What a week it was in the Big 12. Remember when 2021 was marked with defense? Well, we’re back to the old Big 12 in 2022.

The eight teams that played this week scored an average of 38.125 points. The average margin of victory in the four games was just 4.75 points as three games came down to three points.

The game of the week between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Oklahoma State Cowboys lived up to its billing. The two undefeated teams each took turns winning a half before TCU won the game in overtime.

Max Duggan played another fantastic game and Quentin Johnston was arguably the best player on the field as the Horned Frogs took over the top spot in the conference and might find themselves in the top 10 when the polls come out on Sunday.

Let’s take a look at this week’s power rankings.

TCU’s Quentin Johnston is the best WR prospect in the 2023 NFL draft class

TCU’s Quentin Johnston reminded everyone Saturday why he’s the best pass-catcher in next year’s draft class

It’s not Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who has just four receptions for 36 yards this season, and missed another game due to injury this week.

It’s not LSU’s Kayshon Boutte, who’s averaging just 7.6 yards per reception this season, and finally caught his first touchdown of the year on Saturday.

It’s not even USC’s Jordan Addison, who has been everything the Trojans hoped he would be when he transferred from Pitt after winning last year’s Biletnikoff Award.

No, the best wide receiver prospect in the 2023 NFL draft plays in Fort Worth, Texas.

TCU’s Quentin Johnston was already a frequent resident of early 2023 mock drafts, most often sneaking into the latter part of the first round in such preseason projections. But his breakout performance in Saturday’s 38-31 road win over previously undefeated No. 19 Kansas was a reminder that his complete skill set should have him at the top of everyone’s receiver rankings.

Johnston racked up 201 yards on 14 receptions against the Jayhawks, including a 24-yard touchdown that showed off Johnston’s impressive combination of size, athleticism, physicality and body control:

Not even blatant pass interference could stop Johnston from reeling in what proved to be the game-winning touchdown in the final minutes. The skills on display there, as well as his ability to make such a huge play in a clutch moment with the game on the line, should have NFL scouts daydreaming about what he’s capable of at the next level.

This 6-4, 215-pound junior checks every box when it comes to projecting the traits of a potential No. 1 receiver in the NFL. If he keeps putting together performances like the one we saw Saturday, don’t be surprised if he’s the first pass-catcher off the board come next April.

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NFL mock draft 2023: Jaguars projected to take WR Quentin Johnston

The Jaguars spent big to add Christian Kirk and Zay Jones in free agency. Would they also pick a receiver early in the 2023 NFL Draft?

Unlike most seasons, Jacksonville Jaguars fans probably aren’t thinking about the NFL Draft much. After a 2-2 start to the year, the Jaguars have realistic playoff aspirations and probably won’t be picking in the top 10 like they’ve done in 14 of the last 15 drafts.

But the reality is that the Jaguars are a young team still building after finishing with the worst record in the NFL in both 2020 and 2021. According to Luke Easterling of Draft Wire, that build would be helped by adding a wide receiver early in the 2023 NFL Draft.

In a two-round mock draft published Thursday, Easterling has the Jaguars taking TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston with the 14th overall pick:

You can never have too many explosive weapons for your young franchise quarterback, so the Jags would be wise to grab one of the talented pass-catchers still on the board here. Trevor Lawrence has one big-play threat in Christian Kirk, but Johnston’s big frame and physical playing style would be the perfect complement.

The Jaguars invested big to acquire Kirk and also paid Zay Jones a decent chunk of change in free agency, but Marvin Jones is a 32-year-old receiver in a contract year. And while Jacksonville has been efficient on offense in 2022, it’s also near the bottom of the NFL in explosive plays. Adding a top-tier talent at receiver makes plenty of sense.

In the middle of the second round, Easterling has the Jaguars taking Florida defensive lineman Gervon Dexter.

Five Texas Longhorns to know in this year’s Red River rivalry

Taking a look at five key Texas Players to know ahead of the clash with the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Rivalry game.

In a year, Oklahoma and Texas’s annual date in Dallas looks incredibly different. There’s a new coach on Oklahoma’s sideline, and the quarterbacks that participated in the game a year ago transferred to different schools.

Here we are, preparing for another Red River Showdown, and for Texas, they seem like the much more stable team heading into the game. They don’t have the massive injury concerns Oklahoma does, and they’ve played pretty consistent football all season.

Texas enters with two losses. One was to Alabama in an incredible environment in Austin, going blow for blow with a college football heavyweight. Their second was a road loss to Texas Tech in overtime on by three points.

Oklahoma is in a rough spot right now and if they don’t show up ready to play, they could get blown out for the second straight week. Texas features some NFL-caliber skill players that can give the Oklahoma defense fits if unprepared.

For the uninitiated, we mapped out the five Texas players to know heading into the matchup.

Three Keys to an Oklahoma victory in the Red River Rivalry

3 keys for the Oklahoma Sooners to pick up a win in the Red River a showdown vs. the Texas Longhorns.

Oklahoma is between a rock and hard place as it heads into one of college football’s marquee rivalry games.

It’s Texas week for the Oklahoma Sooners and the team couldn’t need a win more.

Brent Venables is no stranger to this game. He has been a part of it many times, but this will be his first as the head coach. He comes into the game with a team probably low on confidence, bruised and battered and not playing good football.

In his weekly press conference, Venables talked about Texas being four points away from being an undefeated team. He’s right. One of those losses was to Alabama in a game the Longhorns were a play or two away from winning. This team isn’t a slouch and with its health starting to look up, the game is going to be difficult for Oklahoma.

There’s a path for Oklahoma to win this game. How does Oklahoma get there? Here are three keys to victory.

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No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners vs. TCU Horned Frogs: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for week 5

Trying to figure out where to find the Sooners game on Saturday? Here’s how to watch, stream or listen to Oklahoma vs. TCU.

No. 16 Oklahoma will play TCU on Saturday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Sooners have dropped Big 12 opener for the fourth time since the formation of the conference. Each time, Oklahoma overcame the early conference loss to rally and win the Big 12

That seems like a monumental task with the improving depth, but if the Sooners are able to play the way they did in Lincoln, Nebraska, they’ll be right where they want to be at the end of the season. And that all starts with this week’s road trip to Fort Worth to take on the TCU Horned Frogs.

TCU’s offense can pose some problems, as Max Duggan’s been one of the most efficient passers in college football this far. Defensively, though they struggled in their one true test of the season against SMU. Oklahoma should be able to take advantage.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Oct 1, 2022
  • Time: 11:00 a.m. CT
  • TV Channel: ABC
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)
  • Listen: Sreaming on the Varsity App

No. 16 Oklahoma vs. TCU injury report:

Oklahoma

[autotag]T.D. Roof[/autotag], LB: Elbow (out for season).

TCU

Quincy Brown, WR: Out Indefinitely (Undisclosed)

[autotag]Chandler Morris[/autotag], QB: Questionable (Knee)

Players to watch:

Oklahoma

[autotag]Dillon Gabriel[/autotag], QB: 66.7% for 1.089 yards, 11 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. 23 carries, 126 yards, and 2 touchdowns.

[autotag]Marvin Mims[/autotag] WR: 18 receptions for 397 yards, and 3 touchdowns.

[autotag]Eric Gray[/autotag], RB: 53 carries for 400 yards, 2 touchdowns at 7.5 yards per carry.

[autotag]Marcus Major[/autotag], RB: 33 carries, 164 yards, 4 touchdowns.

[autotag]Danny Stutsman[/autotag], LB: 35 total tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1 sack.

[autotag]David Ugwoegbu[/autotag], LB: 34 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 sack.

[autotag]Billy Bowman[/autotag], DB: 33 total tackles.

[autotag]Reggie Grimes[/autotag], DE: 10 total tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 4 sacks.

TCU

[autotag]Max Duggan[/autotag], QB: 77%, 695 yards, 8 touchdowns. 18 carries for 33 yards.

[autotag]Kendre Miller[/autotag], RB: 38 carries for 250 yards, 2 touchdowns.

[autotag]Quentin Johnston[/autotag], WR: 8 receptions for 73 yards.

[autotag]Taye Barber[/autotag], WR: 8 receptions, 101 yards.

[autotag]Derius Davis[/autotag], WR: 7 receptions 126 yards, 2 touchdowns.

[autotag]Jimmy Hodges[/autotag], LB: 15 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack.

[autotag]Dee Winters[/autotag], LB: 11 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss.

[autotag]Josh Newton[/autotag], CB: 6 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions.

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No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners at TCU Horned Frogs: Sooners Wire staff predictions

Sooners Wire staff predictions for the Oklahoma Sooners’ Week 5 road trip vs. the TCU Horned Frogs

On the first full weekend of Big 12 action in 2022, the Oklahoma Sooners (3-1, 0-1 Big 12) travel to Fort Worth to take on the TCU Horned Frogs (3-0, 0-0) for an 11 a.m. kickoff on ABC.

Every game is important, but this one took on a whole new tenor after Oklahoma’s loss to Kansas State a week ago.

The Sooners can’t afford any other slips in Big 12 play if they hope to stay in the conference title and College Football Playoff race. They need to have a bounce-back performance against a TCU team that they’ve been great against since the Horned Frogs joined the Big 12.

Oklahoma is 17-5 all time against TCU and 10-1 in Big 12 play. The Sooners have won five of the last six matchups by 18 or more points, most recently a 52-31 win over the Frogs in Norman.

Can the Sooners get their first conference win of the Brent Venables’ era over TCU? Find out what the staff here at Sooners Wire has to say about the matchup in this week’s staff predictions.

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