John Ross Scouting Report
3,390 views · Published 12 February 2017 · 12:30 · Indexed 4 November 2026
Channel: schlegdaddytv · 2017 · Sports
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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