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NFL Draft 2017: Top 5 draft prospects from Washington Football

By Jerran Anderson

Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington football enjoyed a strong season in the Pac-12. Here’s a look at their 2017 NFL Draft prospects.

The Washington Huskies have looked very good under the direction of head coach Chris Petersen. As a result, the Huskies have a number of defensive prospects up for grabs in the NFL Draft.

Now, the Huskies defense is producing a new caliber of talent with the offense slowly catching up. Led by quarterback Jake Browning and company, the offense was eighth in the FBS in points per game with 41.8. The defense allowed 17.7 points per game, also eighth in the FBS.

The NFL Draft gives fans just a taste of what the Washington Huskies are developing out in Seattle under Chris Petersen. Last season’s draft saw three Huskies taken in the first round for the first time in school history.

Although Petersen coached those players for one season, his recent success offers up a good sign of things to come. He’s picking right up where he left off at Boise State, where he produced six draft picks after their 2012 season.

The Huskies had eight players participate in the NFL Combine. With April 27 approaching, here’s a look at the top five prospects from that group.

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