John Ross Fans Rejoice

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(04-14-2017, 07:43 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Ross would be an ideal pick at #12-15 for the Bengals if they could acquire an additional 2nd rounder for sliding.

Anyone that knocks his size is doubting his athleticism and physicality.  They must not realize that when he was a Sophomore, he moved back to defense (CB) after having 17 receptions for 350 yards and 4 TDs, because idiot teammate Marcus Peters was suspended.  That's right, he started his college career as a DB.  

He also loves the game, and wants to be a coach someday.  I know a lot of people will say "duh, they all love the game" but that just isn't true.  Ross is a true team-first guy, that despite his extraordinary playmaking abilities agreed to go back to defense to help his team.  He averaged a TD nearly every 5 times he touched the ball.  

If you watch the attached video link, he had to slow down on numerous occasions to wait for the ball (keep it quiet, Dalton haters, he would be able to get the ball deep to him) and the few times it was just a hair long, he would speed up effortlessly, leave his defender behind, and make the catch.  He has very solid hands (doesn't double catch it), amazing tracking ability, and is the fastest man to likely ever step on an NFL field.  

Heck, I would take him at #9 if no one wanted to offer us enough to slide.  I will get the DE in the 2nd round.  A player like Ross comes around once in a great while.  I want him.  

I think it was Adoree Jackson that Ross fakes out of his jock at around the 1:40 mark.  Apologies for the music, not my choice.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_somImEyhk

The way I look at it is, if you'd take him at 12 or 15, take him at 9 and I've heard a lot of talking heads say the same thing.  If you can do the trade, do it but if not, take him anyway.