2023 NFL mock draft: Cowboys, Falcons make massive trades up
20. Seattle Seahawks: Quentin Johnston, WR, TCU
Pick Analysis. TCU. Quentin Johnston. 20. player. 36. Scouting Report. WR
What do the Seattle Seahawks really need right here? I think having multiple first-round picks really opens them up to go in different directions at either spot. They could go QB early and they could try to find someone in the trenches here. In this particular NFL mock draft scenario, I really feel like we’re seeing the Seahawks go with a best-player available approach at both of their first-round slots.
Plus, think of the options this coming season with DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Quentin Johnston on the field all at the same time. Talk about room for error for your QB!
Quentin Johnston is a WR prospect in the 2023 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.60 RAS out of a possible 10.00 after his pro day (with projected splits). This ranked 120 out of 2989 WR from 1987 to 2023. https://t.co/lJAIo7X7dX #RAS pic.twitter.com/g1IgIkvZ77
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As freaky as Johnston is, he’s definitely not quite as freaky as DK Metcalf. Still, we’re splitting some hairs there. Johnston is a long target at almost 6-foot-3 with nearly 34-inch arms. He isn’t as big as Metcalf in terms of their build but he’s still physical after the catch when he wants to be. Concerns about drops push him down the board despite the fact that he might be WR1 for some teams.
21. Los Angeles Chargers: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
Scouting Report. Boston College. player. 13. Pick Analysis. WR. Zay Flowers. 21
The Los Angeles Chargers simply need to add depth at receiver for Justin Herbert. I think they figured someone like Josh Palmer could be just fine in the event that Mike Williams or Keenan Allen had to miss significant time, but as we saw last season, that’s really not the case.
The Chargers have struggled to replace those guys when they need to do so, and they might soon have to replace another star player on their roster.
Running back Austin Ekeler has asked for a trade, and the Chargers have given him the opportunity to explore other opportunities. Although there seems to be a pretty clear line in the sand for NFL teams on where they will or won’t pay running backs, Ekeler is really a unique breed of player and contributes as much in the passing game as some top-flight receivers.
He has 38 total touchdowns over the last two seasons and is getting paid $6.25 million this season.
The arrival of Kellen Moore as the team’s offensive coordinator necessitates the Chargers have appropriate depth at receiver. They will run plenty of 11 personnel and having three ‘starters’ at receiver is a must.
I think you can’t go wrong here whether you’re talking about Zay Flowers or Jordan Addison. The Chargers would probably love to see both sitting on the board when they’re on the clock.