Washington Huskies: John Ross to Undergo Shoulder Surgery
By Paul Taylor
Former Washington Huskies receiver John Ross to have surgery on long-standing shoulder injury, but will wait until after the NFL scouting combine.
John Ross might not be the strongest or biggest player, but there’s no denying his toughness. The former Washington Huskies wide receiver is still waiting to undergo surgey for a torn labrum, which he first injured early in the 2016 season.
Ross then re-aggravated the shoulder injury during the Huskies’ College Football Playoff semi-final against Alabama. However, as reported by nfl.com’s Chase Goodbread, he will not have surgery until after the NFL scouting combine, which takes place between March 3-6.
This decision by the 22-year old is entirely understandable. The combine, which takes place every year in Indianapolis, is an extremely important event for players looking to impress NFL teams.
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Ross in considered one of the top wide receivers available in this year’s draft, especially with his blazing speed. FOX Sports have ranked him as the third-best receiving prospect, and he is projected to be drafted around the middle of the first round.
The Long Beach, California native proved to be a sensation this past season, after missing all of 2015 with a torn ACL. He became Jake Browning‘s favorite target, regularly shredding opposing secondaries.
By the end of the 2016 season, Ross had recorded one of the best receiving campaigns in school history. Along with 81 catches, his 17 touchdown receptions ranked second all-time (as well as third in the nation in 2016), while his 1,122 receiving yards ranked fourth.
The 2016 Associated Press Pac-12 Player of the Year has been compared to DeSean Jackson. Pending his shoulder surgery, whoever drafts Ross will be hoping he can enjoy a similar level of success in the NFL.
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