2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 12

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 22, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) gets ready to receive the opening kick off against the Oregon State Beavers during the first quarter at Husky Stadium. Washington won 41-17. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington. John Ross. 9. player. 13. . WR

Even when Keenan Allen and Stevie Johnson return in 2017, the San Diego Chargers should seriously consider adding another wide receiver to help out their passing game.

If you haven’t been watching Washington Huskies receiver John Ross, then you’re going to want to start doing that right away. Although he’s just barely behind Mike Williams on my big board, Ross is definitely the more exciting player to watch.

Ross isn’t the biggest guy at 5’11” and 190 pounds, but he is extremely explosive thanks to easily the best footwork in this entire class. When you watch Ross on film, it feels more like watching a point guard in basketball with the way he burns defenders. This play against USC’s Adoree Jackson is the perfect example of that.

The Washington receiver is climbing up draft boards quickly, and with plays like that one, it’s easy to see why. Having Ross play alongside Johnson and Allen could give the Chargers an extremely dangerous receiving corps next year.

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