Chiefs sign UDFA Justyn Ross
 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Clemson WR Justyn Ross is signing with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> to their 90-man roster, per source.<br><br>Ross led the ACC in receiving as a freshman in 2018, ranked fifth nationally with 21.7 YPC and was second in receiving touchdowns. He also stands 6-3, 210 pounds. High quality addition for</p>&mdash; Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) <a href="https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1521163975421042689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Nice!

He’s got a lot of upside if he can stay healthy.

Chiefs sign UDFA Justyn Ross
 

Interesting...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Former Clemson star Justyn Ross has a concerning injury history, but was widely expected to be selected at some point during the NFL draft <a href="https://t.co/Yov9gBpMqd">https://t.co/Yov9gBpMqd</a></p>&mdash; Post Sports (@PostSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/PostSports/status/1520951971754266624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Why didn’t elite prospect Justyn Ross get drafted? He hasn’t signed as an UDFA either, surprisingly.<br><br>IMO this is all medical, massive ������in his history <br><br>2015 <br>- R ACL tear (surgery)<br><br>2020 <br>- Congenital Cervical Fusion (surgery)<br><br>2021<br>- L foot Jones/stress fracture (surgery)</p>&mdash; Jesse Morse, MD (@DrJesseMorse) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrJesseMorse/status/1521109798388969472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Feel bad for Justyn Ross. At age 18 that guy was the best WR in a room with Tee Higgins, Hunter Renfrow and Amari Rodgers.</p>&mdash; Ian Kenyon (@IanKenyonNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IanKenyonNFL/status/1520536219100274688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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If he's healthy? ****. This could be another Trey Smith type guy.

I expect him to be a camp cut, but good for him being able to get the chance to give it all.

This is the Wide out that had a issue with his spine right?

I thought they signed another doctor/ player

Wow. People clammored for this guy and we actually signed him. Hope he can make this work. It'd make for a good story. Not counting on it though. Be nice to not have Gordon, Dieter, Kemp, etc on the roster this year.

No risk, all upside.

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Yeah. Probably has a good chance of just never reaching his potential....but this is the type of guy you bring in as an UDFA and give him a chance.

I love his talent. God I hope for his sake that he stay healthy and doesn't exacerbate his KFS. That's just scary...

Yes along with other things

What's the maximum length of a deal that UDFAs like this sign?

Wow this is great, dude was a first rounder two years ago

Not expecting much, but this is worth a shot.

Yeah. Dude really shouldn't be playing football. But might as well be us that benefits if he can actually reach his potential.

WOW.

Live reaction shot from Ross:

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He'd be an RFA regardless through 3 years, provided we didn't cut him.

Like I said in the Chenal thread. We presently have Fountain and Gordon at WR 5/6. That's pretty damn hideous.

Might as well give this kid a shot. It's not like Powell's going to amount to shit so I don't see anyone who has a BETTER chance of someday making a difference at this level.

He just doesn't appear to have the athleticism he once did. The possibility of recurrence doesn't bother me any (we have little/nothing invested in him). What does is the fact that he's probably just washed. The injuries have taken away his baseline ability so he's probably not an NFL caliber athlete even when 'healthy' at this point.

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We found our Sammy replacement.

He destroyed Alabama.

He's probably on par with Gordon right at this very moment.

This is another Brett Veach Wayward Boy. Let's see if anything comes of it.

The spine thing wasn't even an injury, he was born with it.

A 4.64 forty (Pro day, no less) and a ghastly 31.5 vertical with a 9.8 broad jump.

I mean I hope for his sake that he's still injured. Because that's awful. He sure looked done.

Sure, but after the stinger they had to do surgery on his spine to reduce pressure, etc... IIRC.

The underlying issue wasn't an injury but my memory was that an injury exacerbated it and required surgical intervention. And hell, even if you get rid of that, a Jones injury/surgery is a real problem on its own. How many WRs have we seen simply not get the athleticism back after a Jones fracture?

I honestly wouldn't be surprised to see him cut after rookie camp before we even get to St. Joe. But hey - like I said, no risk at all.

Guess I'm kinda just happy for him at this point. He tweeted out he just needed 1 chance. Looks like he's got it. Great coach, great QB, and a great offense that has WR as it's top need. About as perfect of an opportunity as he could have hoped for.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just got off the phone with Justyn Ross. He’s FIRED up for the opportunity with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a>!<br><br>Great news too: He’s been fully cleared medically to play, is in terrific shape and more than anything: Ready to go ball out! <a href="https://twitter.com/_jross8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_jross8</a> ��</p>&mdash; Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) <a href="https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1521168382447472640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

His 2021 highlight video looks good. If he stays healthy (big if) any reason why he couldn't compete for a spot?

Veach is a god damn lunatic lmao.

What a ****ing move.

Deebo Samuel\Edelman\Sammy W all had a Jones foot fracture and so did KD. That shouldn't be a concern

Good for him he’s had some tough breaks, no pun intended, I’m happy for him he’s getting a shot if it works out we got a steal

Great flier to take.

Dude has upside.

No.

He was going to be a first round pick before injuries torpedoed everything the last couple years.

He has plenty of talent.

He destroyed Alabama in the national championship game. Holy shit Veach!! What a ****ing steal. Right now the #5 and #6 WR spots are open (Gordon, Coleman and now Ross)

This is one of the biggest signings of all time. Once a top 10 pick going undrafted. Highway robbery by Veach

This signing makes my spine tingle!
All upside, no risk, all in.

Injured prone Ross goes to Chiefs for a chance to ball out
Mental prone Pickens goes to Lions and forced to grow up
Fate

Baller move by Veach here.

Probably won't amount to much, but the potential is too much to ignore.

At no risk, fire away, Veach.

He will contribute this year mark my words. I’m saying 500 yards as a rookie. I’ve seen this kid play! All gas…. No brakes by VEACH!!

La'el Collins after that really weird report about some distant connection to a murder that took place. Legit 1st rounder all the way up until a day or two before the draft, then that crap surfaces, only to be retracted just days after the draft, and then he winds up undrafted.

That thing was weeeeeeiiird.

BTW - I see that Josh Gordon is training with Travis Henry. Now I don't have a ton of hope for either of these two cats, but damn its all advantage Chiefs.

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He destroyed Bama….

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Once a team gets me, they&#39;re going to get everything out of me,&quot; Justyn Ross told ESPN last fall.<br><br>As a FR, Ross had 12 catches for 301 yards and 3 TDs in two College Football Playoff games to help <a href="https://twitter.com/ClemsonFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ClemsonFB</a> win the national title.<a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> got a ��!<a href="https://twitter.com/_jross8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@_jross8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/teehiggins5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@teehiggins5</a></p>&mdash; Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) <a href="https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1521166449817104384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Alright! Love it! ...Another one of my guys goes to the Chiefs as UDFA.

I have not stop cumming

Wow. Can't believe we actually took a gamble on him. Nothing to complain about with this one. Huge steal if he's able to overcome the odds

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He’s gonna shock the world. Another player with a chip on his shoulder

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Looks like Justyn Ross has confirmed via his Instagram story that he’s headed to the Chiefs. <a href="https://t.co/3s3sl3TI8b">pic.twitter.com/3s3sl3TI8b</a></p>&mdash; Grace Raynor (@gmraynor) <a href="https://twitter.com/gmraynor/status/1521175747108474880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Rick Burkholder is the best in the business. Best believe they looked at everything

I would say he makes the practice squad this year.. Powells days are probably numbered..

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per <a href="https://t.co/yGDcvMis04">https://t.co/yGDcvMis04</a>, Justyn Ross once peaked as the #22 ranked player in the 2022 draft class, if you’re wondering where he could’ve been taken had injuries not derailed his career.</p>&mdash; Bird Law Expert ���� (@RealBirdLawyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealBirdLawyer/status/1521176454725181440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Oh my, me likey! :thumb:

Here's a good photo. Anybody want to photoshop a Chiefs jersey on him?

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PS? Nah he’s making this team and will put up 500 plus yards if healthy. I don’t think anyone here truly realizes how special this kid once was. A top 10 pick derailed by injuries but he’s cleared and ready to roll

Surefire HOFer! Veach can do no wrong!

I hope Travis isn't training him about birth control.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Why hasn&#39;t an NFL team signed Justyn Ross yet? <a href="https://t.co/fh6cESyryI">pic.twitter.com/fh6cESyryI</a></p>&mdash; Pranav Sriraman (@PranavSriraman) <a href="https://twitter.com/PranavSriraman/status/1520783349295591424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

For real! This guy is a stud! He’s my adopt a chief this year.

weak and slow

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FRxEPSKW...pg&name=medium

This guy could be our "Tom Brady" in terms of elite career production vs draft position.

Love this Boom or Bust pick-up!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ross’s rookie year he lead his team in receiving and that was with a WR roster of 3 current NFL starters! <a href="https://t.co/NUb0bFIsHf">pic.twitter.com/NUb0bFIsHf</a></p>&mdash; Michael Brennan (@KC_R8R_H8R) <a href="https://twitter.com/KC_R8R_H8R/status/1521178911710883842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He will be a top 5 WR in this league when it’s all said and done.

LMAO

Apparently he was working through returning after his stress fracture during his pro day.

Not saying he's better now, just saying that was the discussed reason.

I like the risk, but let's pump the brakes a bit here for a while...

I'm curious how many other teams were in on him.

I remember Nate Tice being super high on him. Listening now … QB play was obviously horrible. Gave an example of Ross being overthrown twice.. comes back and buried his guy blocking on the next play. Graded him as a high second rounder without injuries. But said he’s be comfortable taking him in the third

Said he didn’t train for his pro day as well. So while he’s not some 4.3 guy. He’s probably in the 4.5s

spine issues, foot issues and a 4.68 at his pro day. I dont see it working out, but man if he got back to close to what he was he would be a nice big guy on the outside.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Justyn Ross KCSN Draft Guide write-up: <a href="https://t.co/hPrptIZkA0">pic.twitter.com/hPrptIZkA0</a></p>&mdash; Matt Lane (@Matty_KCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matty_KCSN/status/1521165241882664960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Random question, but if a UDFA just completely balls out, are they eligible for a fresh, brand-new full contract?

If so, they could make so much ****ing money in their career. They'd get to skip the entire rookie contract years.

That said, with a guy like this, if he were to ball out, I'd structure his deal almost entirely on incentives based on playing time.

His 2021 Highlights aren't 4.64 slow.

He doesn't look particularly explosive off his release, but he doesn't look 4.64 (at a pro day no less) slow.

You know what? I'm going to be nice.

I do hope Justyn Ross is amazeballs. Primarily because it'd be great for the team. But a secondary reason is because of how damn happy it would make MAHOMO. I think he deserves it!