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Fiesta Bowl: Top 3 NFL Draft Prospects on Michigan and TCU

By Jacob Bruetsch

Michigan linebacker Mike Morris (90) celebrates after his tackle Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (not pictured) during the first half Oct. 15, 2022 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.michigan defense
Michigan linebacker Mike Morris (90) celebrates after his tackle Penn State Nittany Lions running back Nicholas Singleton (not pictured) during the first half Oct. 15, 2022 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.michigan defense /
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 12: Quentin Johnston #1 of the TCU Horned Frogs runs after a catch while defended by Jahdae Barron #23 of the Texas Longhorns in the first quarter of the game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 12: Quentin Johnston #1 of the TCU Horned Frogs runs after a catch while defended by Jahdae Barron #23 of the Texas Longhorns in the first quarter of the game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

1. Quentin Johnston, TCU Wide Receiver

By and large, the top NFL prospect in the Fiesta Bowl is Quentin Johnston. At 6’4” and possessing solid speed, Johnston is a nightmare matchup for most teams, especially at the collegiate level. Mel Keiper has him as the second-best receiver, just behind Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

This also puts him in Keiper’s top 10 overall players. He is a comfortable first-round pick and could go as high as inside the top five. With concern for Smith-Njigba’s hamstring injury that’s kept him out almost all season, Johnston could end up being the first receiver off the board.

Michigan is fresh off of a matchup with Ohio State’s loaded receiver core and stood up to the challenge. However, none of those receivers posed quite the physical challenge that Johnston will. Freshman Will Johnson, a 6’2” former five-star recruit, will probably be Michigan’s best bet.

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However, he’s only a freshman, and asking him to cover one of the best receivers in the country in the Fiesta Bowl is a big ask. Quentin Johnston could be in for a big game, and can only help his stock against the Wolverines.

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