Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock

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(03-07-2017, 11:19 PM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: I don't want John Ross at 9. He has two operated on knees. And slight fast receivers are, historically, not that great in the NFL. And, among the fastest 40 runners, Chris Johnson was basically the only one with a legitimate career. 40 time is important to verify a player is fast enough to play their position, but beyond hitting 4.4 or 4.5, there really isn't much value in going below 4.3. We can't let it hypnotize us.

Smaller speed receivers are now coming of age with the league tending towards a more pass happy rules set.  In fact, 3 of the top 7 WR's in receiving yards last year were 5'10" or under(TY Hilton, Antonio Brown,Brandin Cooks).  They can create mismatches against certain personnel, and we don't have anybody that fits that mold.

Ross is a lot more than a 40 time.  People act like he shot up out of the late 2nd-early 3rd when in reality, he's been ranked as a top 25 prospect throughout much of the off-season process.  The kid can run routes to go along with that speed.

His medical is a valid concern, however, a lot of other top prospects have medical issues, as well.  Allen and Hooker have shoulder issues.  Foster has shoulder and concussion problems.  Fournette and Davis have ankle issues.  Williams broke his neck.