Chiefs sign UDFA Justyn Ross

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Clemson WR Justyn Ross is signing with the #Chiefs to their 90-man roster, per source.

Ross led the ACC in receiving as a freshman in 2018, ranked fifth nationally with 21.7 YPC and was second in receiving touchdowns. He also stands 6-3, 210 pounds. High quality addition for

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) May 2, 2022

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

I told everyone Ross will contribute this year! He will be a top 5 WR in this league by the time his contract is up. He’s a stud

[Rainbarrel]

If someone was injured on the practice squad. Would you hear about it, other than an injury settlement? It has to happen

[JPH83]

The sensible part of me says there are thousands of guys who get multiple injuries far less severe and never make it back, and there are plenty of good players who wash out.

But the idiot part of me, which is at least 90%, can't help think maybe. I mean if I'm a betting man, I'm probably not betting on him making the roster. But if he does...

I was watching his tape from last year and admittedly it's his highlights. First time I thought "the burst isn't there". The second time I thought "he's doing that with a broken foot". If he heals, he has to be better than Powell and Coleman. I know it's a big IF but I'm prepared to make a fool of myself again. Could you imagine - maybe he's on the PS to heal up, learn the playbook. Comes in next year? I dunno. If he became a Hardman-esque productive player it is an unreal pick up.

[Couch-Potato]

I think the WR Room looks like this:

Roster 53
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Mecole Hardman
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Skyy Moore
Justyn Ross
Josh Gordon

Practice Squad
Daurice Fountain
Cornell Powell


But, personally, I would love to replace Hardman with OBJ and see our WR grow into...

OBJ = Primary Outside Reciever
Moore = Primary Slot Reciever
JuJu = Secondary Slot & Possession Reciever
Ross = Secondary Outside Reciever
MVS = Deep Threat
Gordon = Depth

...has a lot more upside and feels 100% complete, add in Kelce and we can beat you from ANY angle.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

I think the WR Room looks like this:

Roster 53
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Mecole Hardman
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Skyy Moore
Justyn Ross
Josh Gordon

Practice Squad
Daurice Fountain
Cornell Powell


But, personally, I would love to replace Hardman with OBJ and see our WR grow into...

OBJ = Primary Outside Reciever
Moore = Primary Slot Reciever
JuJu = Secondary Slot & Possession Reciever
Ross = Secondary Outside Reciever
MVS = Deep Threat
Gordon = Depth

...has a lot more upside and feels 100% complete, add in Kelce and we can beat you from ANY angle.

Glad you're not GM.

[Dunerdr]

I hate that Mahomo and Uchieffy bugger are tanking this guys career just by loving him.

[duncan_idaho]

Hard to make your roster work when none of your WRs are special teams players. I can't see Ross AND Gordon being active. That lost spot is going to go to someone who plays specials, I think.

Regarding Ross, here's question I thought was interesting:

If Ross had stayed healthy, how does he compare to Drake London?

London is a little bigger, but other than that, very similar players, right?

If KC is convinced he is back to health and will stay that way, Ross COULD really be a huge breakout guy.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Hard to make your roster work when none of your WRs are special teams players. I can't see Ross AND Gordon being active. That lost spot is going to go to someone who plays specials, I think.

Regarding Ross, here's question I thought was interesting:

If Ross had stayed healthy, how does he compare to Drake London?

London is a little bigger, but other than that, very similar players, right?

If KC is convinced he is back to health and will stay that way, Ross COULD really be a huge breakout guy.

Drake London is probably one of the 5 slowest WRs in the NFL already. I've seen a ton of him and there's just not speed there.

[BigCatDaddy]

Even if he is just Byron Pringle you win here.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Drake London is probably one of the 5 slowest WRs in the NFL already. I've seen a ton of him and there's just not speed there.

I don't think Ross is a speed merchant, either. At his best, he and London "WON" in similar ways. Size/physicality/positioning, plus just a little bit more quickness than you'd expect from a receiver that big.

[Dunerdr]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

I don't think Ross is a speed merchant, either. At his best, he and London "WON" in similar ways. Size/physicality/positioning, plus just a little bit more quickness than you'd expect from a receiver that big.

He reportedly ran a 4.63 coming off a foot fracture. What if that is just his speed? Theres a way to win with a 4.6 time.

[Dunerdr]

In case anyone missed it
As for why Ross went undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, there were a lot of unknowns for him during the course of the process. He tested poorly relative to expectations at the Clemson pro day, with a 31.5-inch vertical, a 116-inch broad jump and a 4.63 40-yard dash time

[Couch-Potato]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Hard to make your roster work when none of your WRs are special teams players. I can't see Ross AND Gordon being active. That lost spot is going to go to someone who plays specials, I think.

Regarding Ross, here's question I thought was interesting:

If Ross had stayed healthy, how does he compare to Drake London?

London is a little bigger, but other than that, very similar players, right?

If KC is convinced he is back to health and will stay that way, Ross COULD really be a huge breakout guy.

Let's let Ealy or Pochenko play return specialist, doesn't have to be a WR.

[In58men]

Did we get better after losing Tyreek?

On paper, seems like we did. Sheesh.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Dunerdr

He reportedly ran a 4.63 coming off a foot fracture. What if that is just his speed? Theres a way to win with a 4.6 time.

There is, for sure. That's about what Drake London runs. I'm not sure A.J. Green is more than a 4.6 guy these days.

He looked faster than that before all the injuries, though. At least his initial burst. His 2021 highlights look like a lot different guy now.

I think you can dream on him recovering a little speed an initial burst as he gets farther from the foot recovery.