2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after Week 11
Washington. John Ross. 25. player. 26. . WR
Baltimore drafted Breshad Perriman a couple of years ago, but he has yet to really live up to the hype. He’s a speedster and has the ability to be a deep-threat for the Ravens, but there’s a serious need for reliable targets on this team.
Steve Smith Sr. is likely to retire after this year, although we have thought that for the past few seasons and Mike Wallace isn’t getting any younger. The latter of the two has had a great season with the Ravens and may have found a new home, but he’s 30 years old and his production, and speed, is going to decrease.
Washington’s John Ross would be the perfect guy for Joe Flacco. The veteran quarterback has a monster arm and some have even said it’s the strongest in the league. He is no stranger to throwing deep balls and Ross could be that vertical threat that the Ravens need if Perriman doesn’t grow into that role soon.
Still, receiver is a need for Baltimore and Ross will be the best available at this point in the process. He has been Jake Browning’s favorite target and his speed is what makes him so dangerous. He has broken out as a junior, catching 52 passes for 896 yards and 15 scores.