Getty ImagesA Combine record of 4.22 seconds in the 40-yard dash may not propel John Ross to the top of the draft, after all.
NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock said Friday that injury concerns have caused teams either to downgrade the Washington receiver or to remove him from consideration.
“There are some teams that have pushed him either down their boards or off their boards because of injuries,” Mayock said, via NFL.com. “He’s had surgery on his shoulder, he’s had surgery on both knees, and he’s got a small frame. So the durability is a big issue with him right now.”
Of course, it doesn’t matter if most teams take him from the draft board. If at least two think of him highly — and if they’re willing to assume the risk that he’ll be injured on a regular basis or out of football sooner than expected — his draft stock will remain high.
For his part, Mayock still regards Ross as a first-round talent, who can immediately help as a receiver and a return specialist. Many others still see Ross as a sure-fire top-15 pick.
Because all teams are completely honest about where players are on their draft boards this time of year.
If you look at the top 3 WR in this draft they all have durability issues. Williams fractured his neck in the 2015 season otherwise he may have came out in 2016. Corey Davis has ankle injuries and could not compete in the combine or pro day. John Ross, in 2015 had surgery on his right lateral meniscus, his left ACL and recently surgery on his right labrum.
So to say John Ross is the only WR that could drop because of injury concerns is crazy. Just the usuall pre draft hype to get players to drop in the draft.
“caused teams either to downgrade the Washington receiver or to remove him from consideration.”
WHY is a player already on an NFL team in the draft?
Lol dude
Washington Huskies…not Redskins. Also..
I watched this kid all season and that 4.22 speed isn’t just track speed, he runs like that with pads on too. Of course there’s an injury risk, but his upside is ridiculous.