John Ross Scouting Report

3,390 views · Published 12 February 2017 · 12:30 · Indexed 4 November 2026

Channel: schlegdaddytv · 2017 · Sports

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5'10" 190 lbs
RS Junior
Washington

SIZE:  7.5
- Under 6 ft. with only adequate length for size
- Has adequate weight for his height

QUICKNESS: 10.0
- Explosive off the line
- Able to get to top speed quickly

SPEED:  10.0
- Legit home run speed
- Able to run by defenders vertically on a consistent basis

HANDS:   7.5
- Primarily catches ball with body
- Has shown ability to make hands catches
- Will have some bad drops from time to time

ROUTE RUNNING:  7.0
- Limited route tree
- Tendency to round off breaks instead of making sharp cuts
- Will sometimes give up on balls instead of fully running under them

SEPARATION:  8.5
- Able to create space heading in straight line
- Good feel on crossing routes finding creases in defense
- Can struggle to beat press coverage
- Probably a better fit in slot at NFL level

CATCH RADIUS:  7.5
- Tendency to let ball into his body limits catch area
- Tendency to run under ball instead of going up and getting it at highest point

RUN AFTER CATCH: 8.0
- Only adequate hip flexibility and lateral agility
- Will not make many defenders miss in open field
- Can be dangerous if catches on the run
- Most of his success after catch is linear

DURABILITY:  6.0
- Torn meniscus in 2014
- Microfracture surgery after 2014
- Torn meniscus and ACL in 2015
- Lack of size could lead to nagging injuries
- Torn labrum requiring post-combine surgery

INTANGIBLES:  9.0
- Only one year of top level production
- Hard worker who got a lot better in 2016
- Kick return ability adds value, would add more as punt returner
- Clean off the field
- A true home run threat
- Game can be a little dependent on big plays
- Very good red zone threat for size
- Multiple knee injuries are concerning for speed receiver


FINAL RAW GRADE: 81.0
NFL COMPARISON:  DeSean Jackson

GRADING SCALE
90 - 100 1ST ROUND
85 - 89.9 2ND ROUND
80 - 84.9 3RD ROUND
75 - 79.9 4TH ROUND
70 - 74.9 5TH ROUND
65 - 69.9 6TH ROUND
60 - 64.9 7TH ROUND

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