Bengals make John Ross the 3rd receiver selected in top 10

A.J. Green has a new running mate, and can he ever run.

The Cincinnati Bengals selected wide receiver John Ross out of Washington with the ninth overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft.

After a highly productive college career, Ross put his draft stock through the roof by setting an NFL Scouting Combine record with a blazing 40-yard dash time of 4.22 seconds.

Adding a burner opposite their perennial Pro Bowl receiver represents a major upgrade for the Bengals' offense.

Ross was the third wideout off the board after an early run at the position, joining Corey Davis and Mike Williams.

John Ross Bio

Position: WR
School: Washington
College Experience: Redshirt Junior
Height: 5-11
Weight: 188 lbs.

Strengths

• Elite straight-line speed: Broke 40-yard dash record at combine.
• Consistently gets separation through his quickness and footwork.
• Impressive tracking the ball, especially on deep routes.
• Solid after the catch, with good vision and skill at making defenders miss.
• Showed development in his route running - not just a vertical threat.
• Despite lack of size, has great touchdown production (17 in 2016).
• Could provide extra value as a returner.

Weaknesses

• Below-average strength and size.
• Can sometimes struggle to get off the line against physical corners.
• Could improve focus. Can struggle with drops.
• Lengthy injury history, including multiple knee ailments through his college career (two meniscus tears, one ACL tear). Needed shoulder surgery this offseason.

Combine Results

*All-time NFL combine record