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NFL Draft 2017: Top 5 draft prospects from Washington Football

By Jerran Anderson

Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter in a game against the University of Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a pass during the first half against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a pass during the first half against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross is the final early draft entry, only he’s an offensive player. He reminds many scouts of former California Golden Bear DeSean Jackson, which is reasonable enough.

Ross torched the Pac-12 on both offense and kick return much like Jackson did in his time in college. Since returning from a torn left ACL injury in 2015, Ross hit the ground running in 2016. He caught 81 passes for 1,150 receiving yards and 17 receiving touchdowns.

On kick return, he had 17 returns for 411 return yards and a touchdown. He racked up four kick return touchdowns in three seasons at Washington.

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The second-team All-American and first-team All-Pac-12 selection tied for third in the FBS in receiving touchdowns and second in the conference in receiving yards. After setting a new 40-yard dash record at the NFL Combine at 4.22 seconds, Ross enters this year’s NFL Draft as the fastest receiver on a lot of team’s draft boards. He’s currently projected as a first round pick.

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