COSTA MESA, Calif. -- With his parents Sherry and Carl Johnston standing at his side, Quentin Johnston watched on television as commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the Los Angeles Chargers were selecting him with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
“Yesss!” Carl shouted amid boisterous cheers at his son's draft party in Dallas.
“You did it baby!” Sherry screamed.
When emotions simmered, the wide receiver stood up to deliver a speech to his family and friends.
“I just want to give a big shout-out to my mom,” he said in a steady voice.