Titans snag John Ross at No. 5
The Tennessee Titans have some needs on defense, but they also need a dynamic receiver to pair with possession pass catcher Tajae Sharpe.
There are a few receivers who could go high in the draft. But Mike Williams isn’t exactly the blazing speedster the Titans need, and Corey Davis will almost certainly slip a bit due to concerns about his ankle injury. So if the Titans — a team that is serious about upgrading its receiving corps — do want to land a top receiver, we’re betting it’s Ross.
Though he also has a history of injuries that has some teams nervous, Ross will be an exceptional pro if he can stay healthy.
Last year at Washington, he caught 81 passes for 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns. He also broke the NFL Scouting Combine record in the 40-yard dash, running it in 4.22 seconds to beat Chris Johnson’s record (watch here). In addition to his world-class speed, Ross has incredible quickness off the line and is a burgeoning route-running specialist. He can track deep balls effortlessly and routinely made defensive backs look silly at the college level.
Based on his tape, we’re betting Ross can do the same in the NFL. And in this scenario, the Titans are on board with that bet.