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College Football Playoff: 10 Best Players to watch

By Hunter Kinniburgh

Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the college football playoff trophy during media day at Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) breaks away form Washington State Cougars linebacker Peyton Pelluer (47) during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) breaks away form Washington State Cougars linebacker Peyton Pelluer (47) during the first half at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

6. John Ross, WR, Washington

Washington’s best receiving threat is also one of its best overall players in John Ross, he’ll be another exceptional receiver to keep an eye during the 2016 playoff games.

Ross is a smaller receiver at 5′ 11″, but what he lacks in size he makes up in speed and quickness. The junior receiver can burn defensive backs in an instant, and his quarterback Jake Browning certainly has the arm strength to get Ross the ball at any point on the field. If Washington is going to beat Alabama and advance to the championship game, then they are going to have to get a great game out of their best receiver against the exceptional defensive secondary that Alabama has. Ross will have to use his speed to get past corners and then find his way between or around safeties for Browning to be able to deliver him the ball.

John Ross is a player to watch because he is so explosive with his speed, it will also be interesting to watch and see how he does against the Crimson Tide secondary, if he does well, then Washington should have a good shot at winning the game and Ross will see his NFL Draft stock continue to climb.

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