Winner: John Ross, wide receiver, Washington
No. John Ross didn’t win an island. But he did break the NFL combine record with a 40-yard time of 4.22 seconds.
OH. MY. GOODNESS.
JOHN ROSS!!!! 🔥@UW_Football WR @WatchJRoss runs 4.22u 40-yard dash.(cc: @chrisjohnson28) https://t.co/kkeUVDIMeQ
— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2017
He also had a hilarious take on not winning the island because he wore Nike shoes, rather than Adidas, which sponsored the contest.
Ross also posted a top-five vertical of 37 inches and tied for third with a broad jump of 133 inches. His speed/explosion numbers are off the charts, and they certainly vaulted him into the top half of the draft, if he wasn’t already there to begin with.
Coupled with his ability to make defensive backs look silly with his agility and precise route-running abilities, Ross appears to have the makings of an NFL superstar.