When John Ross recorded the fastest 40-yard dash in combine history two years ago, he immediately caught the eye of talent evaluators, analysts and fans alike. His 4.22 run was a sign of things to come for the Washington wide receiver — but not just because he ended up getting drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals with the ninth overall selection in the 2017 draft: Ross also strained his calves by the end of the record-breaking 40 attempt.
Injuries have generally been a recurring theme throughout the wideout’s career. In 2014, Ross tore his MCL.