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Baltimore Ravens: 1st and 2nd Round Mock Draft 3.0

By Joe Schiller

Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs the ball ahead of Alabama Crimson Tide defense during the second quarter of the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs the ball ahead of Alabama Crimson Tide defense during the second quarter of the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports /

. Wide Receiver. Washington. John Ross. 16. player. 26

Many people did not know about John Ross before the NFL Draft. Once he came to Indianapolis, he blew everyone away. Ross broke the 40 yard dash record with a blistering 4.22 time. Ross had a fantastic junior season with Washington, finishing with 1150 yards and 17 touchdowns. His speed is just one of his eye catching attributes. At just 5’11”, Ross is able to go up and get the football. His hands are a very underrated skill that helped him have a breakout season in 2016.

The Ravens do not necessarily need another speedy receiver, but Ross is a hard prospect to pass on. His speed gives him the ability to be a game changer. In Todd McShay’s latest mock draft, he has the Ravens taking Ross with the #16 pick. Ross reminds me of Tyreek Hill, who was an all purpose wide receiver. He did a lot of his damage returning punts and kickoffs. Every time he touched the ball, opposing defenses had to worry. The Ravens offense has really lacked an offensive play-maker and Ross is that difference.

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