In the eyes of a lot of Mississippi State fans, passing on Fred Ross in this year’s NFL draft was a huge blunder. Many even hoped he would get the call from Jerry Jones and be reunited with his college quarterback and friend, Mr. Dakota Prescott. Unfortunately, such a dream scenario didn’t transpire.
Instead, the Mississippi State career leader in receptions and receiving yards was signed as an undrafted free agent by Ron Rivera and the Carolina Panthers. Here’s what many may not acknowledge, this could be an ideal situation for Ross.
Cam Newton and the Panthers are coming into the new year after a largely disappointing 2016–17 campaign, where they were unable to make the playoffs after winning the NFC the year before.