Five things to know about new Giants wide receiver John Ross:
1. This will be John Ross' fifth season in the NFL after spending his first four years with the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals drafted him with the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Ross went on to start 20 of 27 games in which he played.
2. For his career, Ross has caught 51 passes for 733 yards and 10 touchdowns. His best season came in 2018 when he played 13 games (10 starts) and finished with 21 receptions for 210 yards and seven touchdowns. The following season, he reeled in 28 passes for 506 yards and three touchdowns. Ross appeared in only three games (one start) in 2020 due to a foot injury, which landed him on injured reserve.
3. Ross wowed scouts at the 2017 NFL Combine, registering a 40-yard dash time of 4.22 seconds. That mark broke Chris Johnson's record time of 4.24 seconds set in 2008. Ross' time still stands as the fastest official 40-yard dash time at the Combine.
4. The speedy wide receiver spent four seasons at the University of Washington (with a redshirt year in 2015 due to a knee injury), but truly exploded onto the scene in his redshirt junior year. Playing in 14 games in 2016, Ross had 81 receptions for 1,150 yards and a whopping 17 touchdowns, adding 102 rushing yards and an additional score to his final stats. Ross also served as the Huskies' kick returner, taking 17 kickoffs for 411 yards (24.2 avg.) and a touchdown. His 17 receiving touchdowns ranked third in FBS.
Ross was considered one of college football's most explosive playmakers, and his accolades showed it. He earned First-Team All-Pac-12 honors in 2016, as well as being named the AP Pac-12 Player of the Year.
5. Ross grew up in Long Beach, California, and attended Jordan High School, where he played football and ran track. He was named the Moore League Offensive Player of the Year as a high school senior in 2012, and was Co-Player of the Year as a junior. Ross also played under Snoop Dogg, the famous rapper, in the Snoop Youth Football League and has maintained a relationship with the star over the years.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. The Browns won 35-30. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III (11) in action, during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver and punt returner John Ross (15) returns a punt while warming up before the 2017 NFL week 8 regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 in Cincinnati. The Bengals won the game 24-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) lines up out wide during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. Cleveland won 35-30. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) lines up out wide during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. Cleveland won 35-30. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. The Browns won 35-30. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III (11) in action, during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in Cincinnati. The Patriots defeated Bengals 34-13. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The Patriots won 34-13. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The Patriots won 34-13. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III (11) comes off the line during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 27-3. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs with the ball during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 27-19. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III (11) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 21-20. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) lines up out wide during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 27-3. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The Patriots won 34-13. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills defeated the Bengals 21-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The 49ers won 41-17. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The 49ers won 41-17. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) makes a catch for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The 49ers won 41-17. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The 49ers won 41-17. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) gets set to go out for a pass during the NFL week 11 regular season football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Baltimore. The Ravens won the game 24-21. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs for a touchdown after a reception against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game unday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Seattle.(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) catches a pass over Oakland Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Cincinnati. (Ryan Meyer via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Carson, Calif. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross makes a catch for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) catches a pass for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Carson, Calif. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) lines up out wide during a week 14 NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 9 in Carson, Calif. Los Angeles won 26-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) scores a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) lines up out wide during a week 14 NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 9 in Carson, Calif. Los Angeles won 26-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) runs the ball against Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley (21) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) catches the ball for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, left, gets tangled with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross as Ross makes a touchdown catch in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) celebrates his touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross catches a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals' John Ross (15) warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 45-10. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) runs in motion during a week 2 NFL football against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross, top, makes a touchdown catch as he gets tangled with Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross practices before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) lines up out wide during a week 2 NFL football against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) runs a route during a week 4 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Atlanta. Cincinnati won 37-36. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver John Ross (15) returns a punt while warming up before the 2017 NFL week 2 regular season football game against the against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 in Cincinnati. The Texans won the game 13-9. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) runs with the ball after a catch during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Cincinnati. Houston won 13-9. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver and punt returner John Ross (15) catches a punt while warming up before the 2017 NFL week 8 regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 in Cincinnati. The Bengals won the game 24-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) returns a kickoff in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) makes the catch against Alabama defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) runs for a touchdown after a catch, next to Colorado defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a pass next to Colorado defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4), on the way to a touchdown during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Washington wide receiver John Ross runs into the end zone with a touchdown reception against Colorado during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Washington wide receiver John Ross returns a kickoff against Washington State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass against Utah in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Salt Lake City. Washington won 31-24. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) stiff-arms Colorado defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) runs after making a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) runs the ball against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington wide receiver John Ross catches a pass in front of Washington State cornerback Darrien Molton (3) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross, left, scores a touchdown against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) takes the ball in for a touchdown against Idaho in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) gets past Oregon defensive back Khalil Oliver (26) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct., 8, 2016, in Eugene, Ore. Washington won 70-21. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Washington wide receiver John Ross runs with the ball against Portland State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in Seattle. Washington won 41-3. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) squares off against defensive back Kareem Orr, left, after making a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) runs the ball against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) in the first half during the Cactus Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Hawaii linebacker Tevita Lataimua (52) attempts to chase down Washington wide receiver John Ross as Ross returns a kickoff in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Washington wide receiver John Ross stands in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against Idaho in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross, center, is tackled by Illinois defensive back Taylor Barton (3) and linebacker T.J. Neal Jr. (52) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) returns a kickoff in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
