The Enquirer/Sam Greene
With their first round pick at No. 9 overall, the Cincinnati Bengals selected University of Washington wide receiver John Ross.
ENQUIRER ANALYSIS
John Ross may be somewhat of a surprise pick at No. 9 overall, but the University of Washington receiver fills an immediate need for over-the-top speed across from A.J. Green. It was an element to the Bengals offense that was sorely lacking in 2016, and Ross brings that ability. He doesn’t fit the physical profile of most recent Bengals draft picks in terms of his size, but his deep ball ability, his route-running and surprising effectiveness in the red zone make him an attractive target.