Fantasy Upside
If you like speed, you will love John Ross. The Bengals used a first-round pick on the Washington product to give them a home run threat and take some attention away from A.J. Green. Although veterans Brandon LaFell and Tyler Boyd might get time on the field early in the season, Ross will be given opportunities if he can show the Bengals he is legit.
Fantasy Downside
Rookie wide receivers are always risky. Even if the team has a need for a No. 2 wide receiver, which the Bengals do, too many receivers don't succeed until their third or fourth years in the league. Ross has the physical skills, but if the veterans show early they can handle the load, Ross might be a situational player early in the season.
2017 Bottom Line
Ross is being taken on average in the 15th round. This is risky if you are depending on him to be your third or fourth wide receiver. He comes in as the WR60 in our ranks, which is where he should be ranked. If you can get him as a sleeper late in your draft, he might be able to help because of his raw talent.
