NFL DRAFT PROFILE 4:: Aaron Ross, CB, Texas

[RealCowboyfan]

Aaron Ross

Height:: 6-1
Weight :: 203
40 Yard :: 4.4
225 Pound Lift: 17 times
NFL Comparison:: Mike McKenzie, CB, Saints



Sporting news Breakdown

Coverage skills: Has all the physical tools. Is tall and athletic with long arms to jolt receivers and push them around. Stays right on receivers' hips in man-to-man. Considering limited starting experience, is surprisingly good at reading routes. Is adept in all types of coverage. Grade: 8.5


Run/pass recognition: Identifies plays well. Doesn't get fooled by play-action fakes or misdirection plays. Reads quarterbacks well in off coverage without losing contact with receivers. Grade: 8.5

Closing speed: Shows a great closing burst to make plays on passes in front of him. Can recover from false steps to close the gap on intermediate and downfield routes. Grade: 8.5

Ball skills: Uses long arms well to reach in front of receivers to break up passes. Shows the hands to make tough interceptions. On downfield passes, gets hands up to tip away passes while running stride for stride with receivers. Grade: 8.0

Run support: Is willing to come up and tackle but is not aggressive flying upfield. Does not deliver big hits. Has the size and strength to be great if he plays with more aggression. Grade: 7.5
Bottom line: Ross would have been a three- or four-year starter on most college teams but didn't get a full-time gig at Texas until '06. He has the look, demeanor and playmaking ability of a good NFL cornerback and great punt returner. He has the right combination of savvy, anticipation and bravado to make a big impact. Ross just must run well in workouts to solidify his status as a first-round pick.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

http://video.google.com/videosearch?q=Aaron+Ross&hl=en

 

[HardHittingRoy31]

I think he will be our pick @ 22!

 

[CF74]

I really liked that 1st video and wouldn't be sad if he was our 1st pick..

 

[HardHittingRoy31]

With Henry having issues with his knee's and Glenn on his last leg, a CB would make sense and Ross would be a great fit.

 

[masomenos]

One thing that doesn't get published about Ross very often is that he gave up over 50 catches last season for around 700 yards and 5 TDs and 40% of the completions against him were for 1st downs.

::shrugs::

Just thought I'd throw that out there too.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

With Henry having issues with his knee's and Glenn on his last leg, a CB would make sense and Ross would be a great fit.

dude, just want to tell you that your sig is awesome :starspin

 

[HardHittingRoy31]

dude, just want to tell you that your sig is awesome :starspin

Thanks! Bob Sacamano.

 

[HardHittingRoy31]

One thing that doesn't get published about Ross very often is that he gave up over 50 catches last season for around 700 yards and 5 TDs and 40% of the completions against him were for 1st downs.

::shrugs::

Just thought I'd throw that out there too.

Now is that all on him or was there no pressure up front? I would say a whole lot of that has to go on the front 7.:bang2:

 

[masomenos]

Now is that all on him or was there no pressure up front? I would say a whole lot of that has to go on the front 7.:bang2:

I don't really know, the Longhorns averaged almost 3 sacks per game though, but I don't know if that's above average or below average in regards to the rest of the NCAA.

 

[RealCowboyfan]

One thing that doesn't get published about Ross very often is that he gave up over 50 catches last season for around 700 yards and 5 TDs and 40% of the completions against him were for 1st downs.

::shrugs::

Just thought I'd throw that out there too.

What's your proof?:starspin

 

[HardHittingRoy31]

I don't really know, the Longhorns averaged almost 3 sacks per game though, but I don't know if that's above average or below average in regards to the rest of the NCAA.

I ask that question because that is all we here about Roy Williams. Well,Roy gives up the big play,this and that. I go right back to the front seven and see the production. In Dallas's case we had no pass rush.

You say that Texas had 3 sacks a game,which is nice,but I watched games in the forth quarter and they had no pressure at all on the QB. Just go back and look at the games they lost. I can bet that it can be traced to a lack of a pass rush.:bang2: :bang2:

 

[masomenos]

What's your proof?:starspin

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/ross_aaron

Compares To: Devin Hester, Chicago Bears … A definite lack of man coverage technique, poor route recognition skills, hesitant in zone coverage, poor tackling form and marginal strength are some of the liabilities in these two players' games … Both are blessed with incredible quickness for the return games, but Ross is far from a finished product as a defender … Right now, he brings instant value as a returner and nickel back, but he will need a few years to see if he ever develops into a quality cover defender … There is a lot of Deltha O'Neal in this kid and if you need a shutdown cornerback, you are advised to look elsewhere … In his only year as a starter in 2006, he won the Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back, but nothing could be further from the truth … The media seems to get enamored by big returners and pass thieves and Ross is both of those … However, he allowed 51 receptions for 701 yards (13.7 avg.) and five touchdowns in 2006, as 20 of those catches resulted in first downs and 16 were for 10 yards or longer. In addition, he fumbled twice and was penalized four times.

 

[HardHittingRoy31]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/ross_aaron

Compares To: Devin Hester, Chicago Bears … A definite lack of man coverage technique, poor route recognition skills, hesitant in zone coverage, poor tackling form and marginal strength are some of the liabilities in these two players' games … Both are blessed with incredible quickness for the return games, but Ross is far from a finished product as a defender … Right now, he brings instant value as a returner and nickel back, but he will need a few years to see if he ever develops into a quality cover defender … There is a lot of Deltha O'Neal in this kid and if you need a shutdown cornerback, you are advised to look elsewhere … In his only year as a starter in 2006, he won the Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back, but nothing could be further from the truth … The media seems to get enamored by big returners and pass thieves and Ross is both of those … However, he allowed 51 receptions for 701 yards (13.7 avg.) and five touchdowns in 2006, as 20 of those catches resulted in first downs and 16 were for 10 yards or longer. In addition, he fumbled twice and was penalized four times.

I like that website but not sure how much film they really breakdown on the players. Plus,it is only one opinion.Good job on the research.

 

[masomenos]

I ask that question because that is all we here about Roy Williams. Well,Roy gives up the big play,this and that. I go right back to the front seven and see the production. In Dallas's case we had no pass rush.

You say that Texas had 3 sacks a game,which is nice,but I watched games in the forth quarter and they had no pressure at all on the QB. Just go back and look at the games they lost. I can bet that it can be traced to a lack of a pass rush.:bang2: :bang2:

I wish there was some way we could look at the stats on stuff like this. But even if Texas did lose the games that they lost because of a lack of 4th quarter QB pressure I doubt that was when Aaron Ross gave up all of his yards against. Sure maybe some of the time in the 4th quarter without pressure Ross gave up catches, I'm positive that did happen. But Texas only lost three games, even if Ross gave up 4 catches per quarter in those "non pressuring the QB" situations then you still have to account for 38 receptions against him.

 

[RealCowboyfan]

Thanks...

 

[masomenos]

I like that website but not sure how much film they really breakdown on the players. Plus,it is only one opinion.Good job on the research.

Oh no, I understand, and like I said I was just throwing those stats out there because it was something I had read a while ago and haven't ever really seen mentioned.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/ross_aaron

Compares To: Devin Hester, Chicago Bears … A definite lack of man coverage technique, poor route recognition skills, hesitant in zone coverage, poor tackling form and marginal strength are some of the liabilities in these two players' games … Both are blessed with incredible quickness for the return games, but Ross is far from a finished product as a defender … Right now, he brings instant value as a returner and nickel back, but he will need a few years to see if he ever develops into a quality cover defender … There is a lot of Deltha O'Neal in this kid and if you need a shutdown cornerback, you are advised to look elsewhere … In his only year as a starter in 2006, he won the Thorpe Award as the nation's top defensive back, but nothing could be further from the truth … The media seems to get enamored by big returners and pass thieves and Ross is both of those … However, he allowed 51 receptions for 701 yards (13.7 avg.) and five touchdowns in 2006, as 20 of those catches resulted in first downs and 16 were for 10 yards or longer. In addition, he fumbled twice and was penalized four times.

Ouch and double ouch no thanks in the first.

 

[Biggems]

last year the Horns had solid DL play...their LBs blew chunks (just horrible most of the year, except Derry)....and the DBs were pretty good....however, the CBs and Ss did have a lot of miscommunications when it came to coverage who was on who and such....so they got burned on pump fakes a lot.

 

[RealCowboyfan]

I would like Aaron Ross to be in our secondary that will soon be called "hard hittas" - Three 6 Mafia

 

[eduncan22]

With Henry having issues with his knee's and Glenn on his last leg, a CB would make sense and Ross would be a great fit.

YES!