WichitaZRide 321 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 It doesn't get much more low risk/high reward than this: https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2022/5/2/23053646/report-chiefs-sign-former-clemson-wide-receiver-justyn-ross Report: Chiefs sign former Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross A spinal injury kept the one-time Day 1 or Day 2 prospect off of many teams’ draft boards. By Pete Sweeney@pgsween May 2, 2022, 12:15pm CDT 1 Comment Share this story Share this on Facebook (opens in new window) Share this on Twitter (opens in new window) SHAREAll sharing options Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK The Kansas City Chiefs made a bit of a splash undrafted free agent signing on Monday, as they came to terms with former Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross. Boardroom’s Jordan Schultz had the news on his official Twitter account. Ross, 22, stands at 6 feet 4 and 205 pounds. His best collegiate year was his freshman season in 2018, when he had 46 catches for 1,000 yards, including 153 yards and a touchdown in Clemson’s national title win over Alabama. Ross caught 66 passes for 865 yards and eight touchdowns in 2019 before missing all of 2020 after surgery to repair a congenital spinal fusion condition. Ross compiled 46 catches for 514 yards and three touchdowns in his return season in 2020, but he was limited to 10 games after needing surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the surgical procedure on Ross’ spine had him off of many teams’ draft boards, though he was once considered a Day 1 or Day 2 prospect. The Chiefs usually keep five or six receivers on their roster, and we already know that four of the spots are likely to go to Mecole Hardman, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and rookie Skyy Moore. Ross enters a healthy competition with the likes of Josh Gordon, Daurice Fountain, Corey Coleman and others for the final two spots. “Once a team gets me, they’re going to get everything out of me,” said Ross to ESPN last fall. That team is the Chiefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Never hurts to take a swing. There are a number of Hall of Famers that were undrafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 TOP UDFAs 25. Rod Smith, WR, Missouri Southern State (1994) — Denver Broncos 24. Priest Holmes, RB, Texas (1997) — Baltimore Ravens 23. Tony Romo, QB, Eastern Illinois (2003) — Dallas Cowboys 22. Wes Welker, WR, Texas Tech (2004) — San Diego Chargers 21. Antonio Gates, TE, Kent State (2003) — San Diego Chargers 20. Brian Waters, TE, North Texas (1999) — Dallas Cowboys 19. Frank Gatski, C, Auburn (1946) — Cleveland Browns 18. Emmitt Thomas, DB, Bishop College (1966) — Kansas City Chiefs 17. London Fletcher, LB, John Carroll (1998) — St. Louis Rams 16. Jeff Saturday, C, North Carolina (1998) — Baltimore Ravens 15. James Harrison, LB, Kent State (2002) — Pittsburgh Steelers 14. Larry Little, G, Bethune-Cookman (1967) — San Diego Chargers 13. Adam Vinatieri, K, South Dakota State (1996) — New England Patriots 12. Bill Willis, DT, Ohio State (1946) — Cleveland Browns 11. Lou Groza, K/T, Ohio State (1946) — Cleveland Browns 10. Willie Wood, QB, USC (1960) — Green Bay Packers 9. John Randle, DT, Texas A&M-Kingsville (1990) — Minnesota Vikings 8. Jim Langer, G, South Dakota State (1970) — Cleveland Browns 7. Willie Brown, CB, Grambling State (1963) — Houston Oilers 6. Dick Lane, CB, Scottsbluff Junior College (1952) — Los Angeles Rams 5. Joe Perry, FB, Compton Junior College (1948) — San Francisco 49ers 4. Kurt Warner, QB, Northern Iowa (1994) — Green Bay Packers 3. Emlen Tunnell, DB/PR, Iowa (1948) — New York Giants 2. Marion Motley, FB/LB, Nevada (1946) — Cleveland Browns 1. Warren Moon, QB, Edmonton Eskimos (1978) — Houston Oilers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moons314 2,463 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Kickers shouldn’t be on that list. DieHard, azchief21 and ATLchief 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarksvilleChief 193 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Mecole better step his game up REAL quick...he could find himself buried on the depth chart and that's not good for someone in their contract year. West 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 26 minutes ago, ClarksvilleChief said: Mecole better step his game up REAL quick...he could find himself buried on the depth chart and that's not good for someone in their contract year. Is Ross ready to practice and play this year? I thought he was still dealing with his medical stuff, but guess I really don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpo The Mad Clown 5,555 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Stephone Paige, IMO the best KC receiver since Otis Taylor, was an UDFA. mex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WichitaZRide 321 Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 26 minutes ago, jetlord said: Is Ross ready to practice and play this year? I thought he was still dealing with his medical stuff, but guess I really don't know. He stated at Clemson's pro day (which he was a participant at) that he was 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy_6262 77 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Being undrafted because you're from a small school is one thing but being undrafted because of a spinal cord injury is another but lets see what he has can't hurt...well maybe lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen 1,010,220 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 This makes me very happy. I posted his story in the draft forum a while back. Man I hope he can be healthy and get back to what he was. Lamardirts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi Won Mahome 134 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 I wanted us to draft this kid. Glad we got him. I look at him like Tre Smith. I believe he may be a diamond in the rough who fell because of injury, but is Uber-talented. azchief21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CranjisMcbasketball 780 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 This kid was obviously a stud a few years ago. I watched some clips of him from last season. He still looks like he can play football. Maybe there isn't the same speed or something, but it didn't look far away from being special again. If he regains his health 100% it could be fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggjliv4 1,292 Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 If he's not ready to go can't we just put him on IR at end of camp so he can rock next year? oldtimer and DieHard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEWIZARD 247 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 6 hours ago, DieHard said: TOP UDFAs 25. Rod Smith, WR, Missouri Southern State (1994) — Denver Broncos 24. Priest Holmes, RB, Texas (1997) — Baltimore Ravens 23. Tony Romo, QB, Eastern Illinois (2003) — Dallas Cowboys 22. Wes Welker, WR, Texas Tech (2004) — San Diego Chargers 21. Antonio Gates, TE, Kent State (2003) — San Diego Chargers 20. Brian Waters, TE, North Texas (1999) — Dallas Cowboys 19. Frank Gatski, C, Auburn (1946) — Cleveland Browns 18. Emmitt Thomas, DB, Bishop College (1966) — Kansas City Chiefs 17. London Fletcher, LB, John Carroll (1998) — St. Louis Rams 16. Jeff Saturday, C, North Carolina (1998) — Baltimore Ravens 15. James Harrison, LB, Kent State (2002) — Pittsburgh Steelers 14. Larry Little, G, Bethune-Cookman (1967) — San Diego Chargers 13. Adam Vinatieri, K, South Dakota State (1996) — New England Patriots 12. Bill Willis, DT, Ohio State (1946) — Cleveland Browns 11. Lou Groza, K/T, Ohio State (1946) — Cleveland Browns 10. Willie Wood, QB, USC (1960) — Green Bay Packers 9. John Randle, DT, Texas A&M-Kingsville (1990) — Minnesota Vikings 8. Jim Langer, G, South Dakota State (1970) — Cleveland Browns 7. Willie Brown, CB, Grambling State (1963) — Houston Oilers 6. Dick Lane, CB, Scottsbluff Junior College (1952) — Los Angeles Rams 5. Joe Perry, FB, Compton Junior College (1948) — San Francisco 49ers 4. Kurt Warner, QB, Northern Iowa (1994) — Green Bay Packers 3. Emlen Tunnell, DB/PR, Iowa (1948) — New York Giants 2. Marion Motley, FB/LB, Nevada (1946) — Cleveland Browns 1. Warren Moon, QB, Edmonton Eskimos (1978) — Houston Oilers Don't forget my boy Deron Cherry. He joined KC as a punter, then was cut, and later signed a a safety. The rest is history. Burpo The Mad Clown, dhitter and DieHard 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi Won Mahome 134 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I am calling it now: I think this kid has real talent. He gets hurt, then has to deal with the 2020 fiasco of a season. After that Trevor Lawrence is gone to the pros so he doesn’t have the best QB throwing to him. He has talent & now has PM15 throwing him passes with Andy as his coach. Don’t be surprised if this kid kicks ass when given the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mex 65,581 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 8 hours ago, DieHard said: Emmitt Thomas, DB, Bishop College (1966) — Kansas City Chiefs wow oldtimer and DieHard 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmes4six! 968 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I like what Veach did to sign him. Your right if this works out, wow! If not we are no further behind. Veach doesn’t fuck around. Get r done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMO 6,811 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 16 hours ago, xen said: This makes me very happy. I posted his story in the draft forum a while back. Man I hope he can be healthy and get back to what he was. I like it as well. He may get a redshirt year if they decide to stash him on IR, similar to Herring. Anxious to see if he can win a spot also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 11 hours ago, mex said: wow Going to give Brian Waters and Deron Cherry an honorable mention. Burpo The Mad Clown and mex 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mex 65,581 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Just now, DieHard said: Going to give Brian Waters and Deron Cherry an honorable mention. absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 13 hours ago, THEWIZARD said: Don't forget my boy Deron Cherry. He joined KC as a punter, then was cut, and later signed a a safety. The rest is history. I did not realize that. Wow. A freaking punter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith13 1,746 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 First of all I hope he's over the spinal issue, that's tough for anyone let alone a young man trying to build a life. In our perspective it's a once-decent prospect for literally zero cap spending, nothing but a plus and if he can mount to something will be a decent option to have around. I don't think he challenges anyone currently on the roster though, seems more like a candidate for the PS or the IR depending on his current health. oldtimer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCWEST 1,238 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Is Powell now a failure? Have not heard anything about him. oldtimer and Palangi 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvhouse24 1,808 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 52 minutes ago, sith13 said: First of all I hope he's over the spinal issue, that's tough for anyone let alone a young man trying to build a life. In our perspective it's a once-decent prospect for literally zero cap spending, nothing but a plus and if he can mount to something will be a decent option to have around. I don't think he challenges anyone currently on the roster though, seems more like a candidate for the PS or the IR depending on his current health. He should absolutely challenge Gordon and Fountain for our 5th WR spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palangi 788 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 35 minutes ago, AFCWEST said: Is Powell now a failure? Have not heard anything about him. What are you expecting to hear? There hasn’t been any practices yet. I bet he will be at rookie mini camp. Then you might hear something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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