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2017 NFL Draft Prospects to Watch: Dec. 26-29 Bowls

By Shawn Spencer

Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2015; Houston, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) celebrates his sack against Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Mike Bercovici (2) (not pictured)in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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2017 NFL Draft Fred Ross
Nov 21, 2015; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Fred Ross (8) runs after a catch in the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

St. Petersburg Bowl: Fred Ross (WR – Mississippi State)

He may not have Dak Prescott throwing him the football anymore, but Mississippi State wide receiver Fred Ross is still the 2017 NFL Draft prospect to watch in the St. Petersburg Bowl.

After missing out on spring practice and a chance to work with new starting quarterback Nick Fitzgerald, Ross got off to a slow start this season.

While he didn’t catch nearly as many passes or gain as many yards as he did a year ago, Ross became a much bigger threat in the red zone this season.

His 12 touchdowns on the year more than doubled his career total coming into the season, with eight of those coming from inside the opponent’s 20-yard line.

In the St. Petersburg Bowl, Ross will matchup against the red hot RedHawks of Miami, Ohio. Miami started the season 0-6, but won six in-a-row to close out the season and become bowl eligible. The 6-foot-2 Ross will have a size advantage over both starting cornerbacks for Miami, who are each listed at under six-feet tall.

Look for the Bulldogs to take advantage of that size difference both in the pass and run games. Ross is a solid blocker who will help set the edge for the Mississippi State rushing attack.

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