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2017 NFL Mock Draft: New Sheriff in Town at No. 1

By Carl Cockerham

Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

49. Now, we’re finding out that the Green Bay Packers’ passing game isn’t the same without a deep threat. Jordy Nelson can’t just run by guys like he used to just one year after tearing his ACL. He’ll be a good receiver again but there’s no guarantee that he’ll ever run by guys like that again. <p>QB Aaron Rodgers needs his deep threat to go with his big arm to get the vertical game going. The vertical game will set Nelson, Devante Adams and Randall Cobb up on underneath to intermediate routes. John Ross is the deep threat of all deep threats coming into the 2017 NFL Draft.</p> <p>No, Ross is not just another speedster that depends on his ability to run by defenders in a straight line. He’s also a good route-runner that has the shakes to break ankles at the line of scrimmage, ask Adoree Jackson. Ross has reliable hands and he runs very well after the catch too.</p> <p>At 5’11”, 185 pounds, he’s not very big or long but has the rest of the traits of a WR 1 in today’s game. He also comes from pro style offense, making him pro ready and able to make an impact right away. The NFC North would belong to the Packers again if they make this pick here at No. 10.</p>. WR. Washington. John Ross. 10. player

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