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Fantasy Football 2017: Top 10 rookie wide receiver fits

By James Simpson

Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) gets away from Auburn Tigers defensive back Carlton Davis (6) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeats the Tigers 30-12. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) gets away from Auburn Tigers defensive back Carlton Davis (6) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Tide defeats the Tigers 30-12. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) celebrates in the end zone after catching a touchdown pass during the first quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross (1) celebrates in the end zone after catching a touchdown pass during the first quarter against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /

3. John Ross, Cincinnati Bengals

There’s a chance you’ve been tricked into believing Ross was only selected in the top ten of the NFL draft because he ran the fastest 40 yard dash in combine history. Don’t let that happen. He’s an outstanding player who proved his first round talent on the field in his final collegiate season, with a 81-1150-17 line and a ton of spectacular plays. The Bengals have found another deep threat to work with six-time Pro Bowler AJ Green.

Ross can fly, but unlike other speedsters, he’s not “just” a deep threat. He has an outstanding ability to use speed to his advantage – meaning he doesn’t just move at one speed; instead he sets up defenders with patience, can get in and out of breaks quickly and has tremendous acceleration to reach the ball past his opponents at the last moment. The DeSean Jackson comparisons are thrown around each year without too much merit, but Ross at least gets close in terms of style.

By adding Ross and running back Joe Mixon (another great fit), the Bengals have one of the most stacked offenses in the league. It’ll be difficult for teams to double cover Green, get help against Tyler Eifert or stack the box against Mixon, let alone cover Ross one on one. Assuming his recovery from injury isn’t set back, Ross is a rookie receiver to target.

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