John Ross was drafted No. 9 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Washington. 38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 9 · #9 overall
John Ross Washington Draft
John Ross was drafted No. 9 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Washington. 38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #9
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 38
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 785th at Washington
The pick
How John Ross came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Washington
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 188 lbs
- Hometown
- Long Beach, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 20 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 38
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 785th among Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 571% of career value
- Final season
- 20247 years after the draft
Around pick 9
Who came off the board on either side of John Ross.
Clemson
Stanford · 3× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Texas Tech · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Ohio State · 4× Pro Bowl
Washington in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Ross in the 2017 NFL Draft
John Ross is a Wide receiver out of Washington selected No. 9 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2017 NFL Draft. 38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was John Ross drafted?
John Ross was selected No. 9 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/john-ross.
What college did John Ross play for?
John Ross played college football at Washington in the Pac-12. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did John Ross's NFL career turn out?
38 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/john-ross.