Chargers’ Quentin Johnston has big plans for Army veteran mother after being drafted
‘I don’t want you working another day’
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A lifetime of hard work finally pays off as athletes reach the highest level of competition and financial security for the athletes and their families becomes a reality.
Quentin Johnston speaks during a news conference Friday, April 28, 2023, in Costa Mesa, Calif, to introduce him after he was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Former TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 21st pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, and his reaction was priceless.
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"I just want to give a big shout-out to my mom," Johnston said after being selected. "She’s going to be putting her two-week notice in today. She can retire.
"I don’t want you working another day!"
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Johnston sang his parents' praises Friday, crediting them for his discipline.
"Both of my parents were in the Army. My baseline of Quentin, who I am, is based off of discipline and respect," Johnston said. "It's something that I feel like I've carried with me from the time I could talk until now and something that I'm going to keep doing.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"There was a lot of waking up early in the morning just to do whatever. A lot of everything, being on point. I got used to it, and that's just how I move now."
Quentin Johnston poses with his jersey after speaking at a news conference April 28, 2023, in Costa Mesa, Calif., to introduce him after he was drafted Thursday by the Los Angeles Chargers. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Johnston's mother, Sherry, served during Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield, according to the Chargers' website. His father served in Kuwait in 1995.
Johnston was the second wide receiver taken off the board after Jaxon Smith-Njigba from Ohio State was selected by the Seattle Seahawks at No. 20.
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TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl against the Michigan Wolverines Dec. 31, 2022, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. (Adam Bow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
He’ll join a talented receiving corps in LA playing alongside Mike Williams and Keenan Allen.
The Chargers will be counting on Johnston to provide immediate help as LA looks to bounce back from a wildly disappointing playoff loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.