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2017 NFL Draft: Top 25 Big Board after Week 11

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (93) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Texas A&M Aggies during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs for a touchdown as wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) celebrates behind him during the first quarter against the California Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Berkeley, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs for a touchdown as wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) celebrates behind him during the first quarter against the California Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

The Washington Huskies may have lost to USC on Saturday, but wide receiver John Ross continues to make big plays. Admittedly, I only dived into Ross’s film just last week, but after watching him you quickly realize that he might be one of the most talented players in this entire draft class.

Ross had a big matchup against Adoree Jackson this past week, and he came away with another big outing. The Washington receiver caught eight passes for 154 yards and a touchdown, with the score coming on this beautiful move that left Jackson frozen in his tracks.

https://twitter.com/WurthDraft/status/797632598730227712

What makes Ross such a dangerous vertical threat is his combination of elite speed and polish route running. His excellent footwork makes it hard for defensive backs to know where he’s going, allowing him to routinely create separation.

With the soft hands and blazing speed to keep making plays, there’s no reason Ross shouldn’t keep climbing up draft boards.

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