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John Ross Runs His Way Into Top 10 at Combine

By Carl Cockerham

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Speedy WR John Ross went into the NFL Scouting Combine with a chance to break the 40-yard dash record. He came out of the combine with the record.

At 5’10”, 188 pounds, Washington WR John Ross isn’t the big, modern-day WR1 the NFL covets. But neither is Antonio Brown at 5’10”, 186 pounds and he’s the highest paid WR in the game. Brown uses his exceptional speed and quickness to get separation.

If he’s not the best route-runner in the NFL, he’s definitely one of the best. Being similar in stature and a great route-runner himself, Ross also uses his speed and quickness to get separation. As a matter of fact, Ross has superior speed and quickness to that of Brown.

And after the display he put on at the NFL Scouting Combine Saturday, he’s the fastest man in the NFL. Ross darn-near shut the combine down by running a 4.22 in the 40-yard dash. His effort was good enough to break the record set by RB Chris Johnson back in 2008.

Ross was already known as a first-round prospect but he probably just ran his way into the top 10. He had to have at least run his way to the top of the WR prospect rankings. Being the fastest man in the NFL and an exceptional route-runner will make Ross tough to stay with.

But that’s not what he’s all about as he has shown the ability to go up and get one in traffic. Ross has a return background too, making him very dangerous with the ball in his hands after the catch. His combination of traits will make him a WR1 in the NFL!

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