Report: Eagles giving former 1st-round WR John Ross tryout

Field Level Media|published: Sun 28th April, 11:26 2024

Nov 22, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Giants wide receiver John Ross (12) runs with the ball asTampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Lavonte David (54) tackles during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. credits: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Former first-round pick John Ross reportedly is attempting a comeback to his NFL career.

Arguably best known for being selected one pick ahead of Patrick Mahomes in the 2017 NFL Draft, Ross will participate in rookie minicamp with the Philadelphia Eagles on a tryout basis, NFL Network reported Sunday.

The speedy wide receiver initially retired prior to training camp last season with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The ninth overall pick in 2017 by the Cincinnati Bengals, Ross' high selection was partly due to running the then-fastest 40-yard dash time (4.22 seconds) in NFL Combine history.

Production didn't follow as Ross caught just 51 passes for 733 yards and 10 touchdowns in 27 games (20 starts) over four seasons with the Bengals.

Ross requested a trade during the 2020 season that didn't come to fruition and later sustained a season-ending foot injury. He played in just three games that season.

In 2021, Ross played 10 games (one start) for the New York Giants and caught 11 passes for 224 yards and one score.

Ross played college football at Washington and was a standout in his final season when he caught 81 passes for 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns.

—Field Level Media