Underperforming Rookie Angling To Take Leap In 2024

In a new conversation with Gavino Borquez of Chargers Wire, your Los Angeles Chargers' top 2023 rookie draft pick Quentin Johnston, reflected on his uneven first pro year, and vowed to improve.

"[Everybody]’s first season is kind of unexpected in a way just because this is the longest season," Johnston said. "I thought my last college season was long just because we went to the playoffs and everything. But by the time that was over, we were still having NFL games, so a great learning experience with some great guys. Being on the field and then in the actual meeting room with Keenan. Guys like Mike. You know, day in and day out. It helped me elevate my game and just my mental knowledge of the game of football altogether."

"I feel like a lot of rookies have different experiences and from my experience, it’s still football," Johnston reflected. "But from college to the NFL, that’s a few levels up. Stuff like that takes time to get used to. I feel like, at this point, I have a full season under my belt. Starting to train with real professional guys day in and day out. Next season I feel like it will be more of my breakout season, and I’m very excited about it."