32 college football players destined to be future first round picks

32 college football players destined to be future first round NFL Draft picks

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a first quarter touchdown reception past Tanner Muse #19 of the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Justyn Ross #8 of the Clemson Tigers makes a one-handed reception against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff National Championship held at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, California. Clemson defeated Alabama 44-16. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) /

7. Justyn Ross – Wide receiver, Clemson

Watching Justyn Ross in last year’s National Championship Game, you would have thought he was ready to declare for the draft as a freshman. So the thought of him still having two more years of college football is about as scary as it gets for any defensive back.

Ross was featured in the offense throughout the regular season, but against Notre Dame and Alabama in the college football playoffs, he took his game to a whole new level. In the two games, he caught 12 passes for 301 yards and three touchdowns to help give the Tigers another national championship.

Ross and Tee Higgins provide a deadly duo on the outside for quarterback Trevor Lawrence and it hard to imagine anyone stopping them. Just like Higgins, Ross stands at 6’4″ and 200 pounds with the ability to beat the defense down the field, take a quick slant 50 yards or win a jump ball in the back of the end zone.

Prospects are viewed in terms of ceilings and floors, but there may be no ceiling for Ross after what he did as a freshman. He already looks like someone worthy of a first-round pick. Now with two seasons to continue perfecting his craft, he has a chance to be truly exceptional.

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