On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly signed former Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross to an undrafted free agent contract. While hundreds of undrafted players are scrambling to catch on with teams and secure tryout opportunities, Ross is likely the highest-profile player not to hear his name called in last weekend’s NFL Draft.
As a freshman and sophomore, Ross appeared likely to be a top-10 draft selection; he was the best receiver on Clemson squads that won national championships in both 2018 and 2019. Unfortunately, Ross missed the 2020 season after the discovery of a bulging disc requiring spinal surgery.