{"id":2515,"date":"2023-05-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatebizglobal.com\/chargers-quentin-johnston-has-big-plans-army-veteran-mother-being-drafted\/"},"modified":"2023-05-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-03T00:00:00","slug":"chargers-quentin-johnston-has-big-plans-army-veteran-mother-being-drafted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gatebizglobal.com\/chargers-quentin-johnston-has-big-plans-army-veteran-mother-being-drafted\/","title":{"rendered":"Chargers\u2019 Quentin Johnston has big plans for Army veteran mother after being drafted"},"content":{"rendered":"
The NFL Draft creates quite a few heartwarming moments<\/u><\/a> as the dreams of athletes come true. <\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n 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.<\/span> (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)<\/span><\/p>\n Former TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston<\/u><\/a> was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 21st pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, and his reaction was priceless. <\/p>\n JAGUARS DRAFT PICK ERICK HALLETT SENT TEAM’S PHONE CALLS TO VOICEMAIL<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “I just want to give a big shout-out to my mom,” Johnston said after being selected. “She\u2019s going to be putting her two-week notice in today. She can retire. <\/p>\n “I don\u2019t want you working another day!”<\/p>\n Johnston sang his parents’ praises Friday, crediting them for his discipline. <\/p>\n “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.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “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.”<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/span> (AP Photo\/Mark J. Terrill)<\/span><\/p>\n Johnston’s mother, Sherry, served during Operation Desert Storm\/Desert Shield, according to the Chargers’ website. His father served in Kuwait in 1995. <\/p>\n Johnston was the second wide receiver taken off the board after Jaxon Smith-Njigba from Ohio State was selected by the Seattle Seahawks<\/u><\/a> at No. 20. <\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 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.\u00a0<\/span> (Adam Bow\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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