Is extremely physical which causes mismatches on the outside
X – Outside receiver
He is able to beat press on his release on occasion, due to his physical profile and burst out of his stance
That length gives him a huge catch radius
It means he has an opportunity to come down with any ball.
His long arms mean he can stretch over receivers and catches most things in his vicinity.
He is a specialist in contested catch situations where a QB can pop the ball up to him and there is a good chance he will come down with it.
But is more than that because he can create and manipulate.
He has a strong change of direction
For his size, he has good explosiveness and speed.
He has really good speed and he has both the acceleration and pace to win in most scenarios.
He knows his strengths and leverages them
WEAKNESSES
Route tree needs to become more diverse.
Needs to become a more refined and defined as a route runner.
He could use his speed more and utilise his athletic ability to have sharper cuts and turns
While an create after the catch but mainly because of his size, not his elusiveness
Can get caught when pressed and DBs get hands on him off the line.
His natural size can also work against him where he isn’t as nimble as some receivers. His routes are not sudden or abrupt and can be predictable
SUMMARY
Quentin Johnston is a rangy, long receiver who displays a great athletic ability for his size and a physical profile to fight with defenders. His size gives him an elite catch radius and he can also create after the catch. While Johnston could be a cleaner route runner and he isn’t the most elusive, he offers a dynamic outside weapon that you can trust to grab the ball. Johnston is a player who would work best in a room of receivers where there are different types and you can let him be the true X receiver he is.
