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The EDGE rusher position in the 2027 NFL Draft has two headliners, but quality depth behind them. NFL teams will be able to find themselves and prospects on day two, even early in day three. One of those depth pieces, looking to raise his draft stock this year, is LSU transfer Jordan Ross.
Ross spent his first two seasons in Tennessee, but did not see the field too often. Maybe a change of scenery will unlock Ross' potential.
The 2027 summer scouting report on Jordan Ross is a little weird to put together, as we mentioned before: there isn't a lot of tape on him. What stands out is his frame, as he is built like a prototypical speed rusher. He does have a plus to get off the ball, as his first step is a major strength. Knee bend is there, with good hips to get under his blocker and drive him back if he doesn't get around early. Does well to set the edge and engages often in the run game, collapsing down to the interior.
Less than 300 snaps on defense across two seasons leaves him as a major question mark as a prospect. Even with a strong season this year with LSU, there will be questions about his consistency given just one full season of tape. Ross is not someone you can rely on to drop into coverage, as his zone coverage skills leave much to be desired. No natural feel for coverage. Don't totally love that all his pass-rush moves seem purely based on speed. He will need to expand his moveset to really be taken seriously in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting on LSU's Jordan Ross
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Ross spent his first two seasons in Tennessee, but did not see the field too often. Maybe a change of scenery will unlock Ross' potential.
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 245 lbs
- Recruiting rank: Five-star recruit, no. 1 EDGE nationally in 2024
- Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
- Games watched: Georgia, Arkansas, Illinois
The 2027 summer scouting report on Jordan Ross is a little weird to put together, as we mentioned before: there isn't a lot of tape on him. What stands out is his frame, as he is built like a prototypical speed rusher. He does have a plus to get off the ball, as his first step is a major strength. Knee bend is there, with good hips to get under his blocker and drive him back if he doesn't get around early. Does well to set the edge and engages often in the run game, collapsing down to the interior.
Less than 300 snaps on defense across two seasons leaves him as a major question mark as a prospect. Even with a strong season this year with LSU, there will be questions about his consistency given just one full season of tape. Ross is not someone you can rely on to drop into coverage, as his zone coverage skills leave much to be desired. No natural feel for coverage. Don't totally love that all his pass-rush moves seem purely based on speed. He will need to expand his moveset to really be taken seriously in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting on LSU's Jordan Ross
Continue reading...
