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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after CFP Semifinals

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs for a touchdown after a catch defended by Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) in the third quarter during the Pac-12 championship at Levi
Dec 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) runs for a touchdown after a catch defended by Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) in the third quarter during the Pac-12 championship at Levi /

. WR. Washington. John Ross. 15. player. 54

Only one receiver on the Eagles broke the 400-yard mark this season and that was Jordan Matthews. Even though he finished the year with 804 yards and three touchdowns on 76 receptions, it was considered a poor season for the young wide out who is trying to make a name for himself as the No. 1 receiver.

However, the Eagles clearly need to add some depth at the position. While Nelson Agholor and Dorial Green-Beckham are solid second and third options, neither one can step in and contend for the No. 1 job when Matthews struggles.

Zach Ertz was the second-leading receiver on the team as a tight end, but he may have been used far too much as a check down option when the wide outs failed to get open for rookie gunslinger Carson Wentz. John Ross could be that deep-threat that the Eagles have been desperately missing since DeSean Jackson left.

Heck, Ross even resembles a young Jackson. He’s not the biggest guy, standing 5-foot-11, but he has blazing speed and good hands. He broke out as a junior for Washington, catching 81 passes for 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns. He would be a welcomed addition to an offense that deteriorated throughout the year.

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