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Josh Ross NFL Draft Profile
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Josh Ross Scouting ReportJosh receives continuous praise from coaches for being a leader. He is good downfield tackling. His play recognition allows him to read/react smoothly. He displays very good overall toughness. As in coverage he is above solid in zone coverage. He slithers in gaps to collapse the pocket and get after the ballcarrier in the backfield while put pressure on the QB. Ross is a smart player who is constantly in the right place at the right time.
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Areas for ImprovementRoss lacks ideal lateral quickness. He is not a sure tackle in the open field. He lacks speed to cover running backs in passing scenarios. He lacks versatility with struggles in coverage. He has injury concerns.
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Josh Ross Career at SchoolRoss was a two-time All-Big Ten honoree (third team media, 2021; honorable mention, coaches in 2018, '21 and media in 2018). He twice voted a Team Captain by his teammates (2020-21). Was a recipient of the 2018 Team Blue Collar Award. Ross appeared in 50 games with 24 starts at linebacker as a Wolverine. He was a four-year letterman (2017-18-19-20).
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Josh Ross NFL Draft Player ProfileAggressive and instinctual middle linebacker with deficient size who lacks speed and fluidity.
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