Chiefs Fans Going Nuts Over Pass From Patrick Mahomes To Justyn Ross

by Dan Zaksheske May 31, 2023, 9:35 pmupdated June 1, 2023, 8:04 am 1 Comment

This is the time of year when NFL fans overreact to practices. It's also the time when NFL writers overreact to practice (guilty). But Kansas City Chiefs fans are going nuts over one video of one pass from Patrick Mahomes to Justyn Ross.

In case you forgot the name, Ross played for Clemson from 2018-21. He starred in the 2019 National Championship, catching six passes for over 150 yards and a score in the Tigers 44-16 win over Alabama.

Ross followed up a freshman season in which he recorded exactly 1,000 yards receiving with another 865 yards as a sophomore. He caught nine touchdown passes as a freshman and eight as a sophomore.

But that's when injuries started to take their toll. He missed the entire 2020 season after undergoing neck surgery to correct a congenital defect. He returned in 2021 but posted just 524 yards and three touchdowns.

Despite finishing on a relatively low note, Ross elected to forgo his final season of college eligibility and enter the 2022 NFL Draft.

However, the medical concerns caused all 32 teams to pass on him. The Chiefs signed him as a UDFA, but he missed all of last season after undergoing foot surgery.

Ross hasn't been a true impact football since 2019-20 as a sophomore at Clemson. That was three full seasons ago.

But Kansas City Chiefs fans are optimistic that this is the year he regains his form. And after the team posted a video on Twitter, the hype reached a fever pitch.

We heard Chiefs Kingdom might be interested in this… pic.twitter.com/dnLTK8NsHZ

He's not needed there. They have guys and Justyn Ross is finally healthy. Ross is gonna be a stud!

This actually about to be fire. Justyn Ross finally getting his chance

Me thinking about Justyn ross pic.twitter.com/SPoJ1YBp14

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes helped add fuel to the fire. He's praised Ross throughout OTAs and responded to the Twitter video.

👀 https://t.co/jnLd0SVXnr

Mahomes adding to the Justyn Ross hype here we go! 🔥 https://t.co/VUs0y7zG7t pic.twitter.com/2QkMnV6ZHS

The Chiefs are heading into this season with Kadarius Toney, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Skyy Moore atop their wide receiving depth chart.

So, yeah, Chiefs fans are looking for reasons to get hyped about that unit. They’re pumping Toney, too, in case you’re wondering.

The Chiefs have big plans for Kadarius Toney 📈 pic.twitter.com/FMVG8u5cpB

The Chiefs gave up a compensatory 3rd round pick and a 6th round pick for Kadarius Toney, who scored a touchdown in the Super Bowl before setting the record for the longest punt return in Super Bowl history.And there's plenty more to come 😈🔥(📹 @NFL)pic.twitter.com/vpvyPqYSlI

With Mahomes throwing the ball, it might not matter who's out there to catch it.

But it's officially HYPE SZN, so who am I to step on anyone's hopes and dreams??

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Dan began his sports media career at ESPN, where he survived for nearly a decade. Once the Stockholm Syndrome cleared, he made his way to Outkick. He is secure enough in his masculinity to admit he is a cat-enthusiast with three cats, one of which is named "Brady" because his wife wishes she were married to Tom instead of him.

For the game-winning drive in the AFC Championship Game, Mahomes’ receivers were Skyy Moore [rookie], Justin Watson [journeyman] and Marcus Kemp [practice squad special teamer off the waiver wire].

In that game, the Chiefs [apart from Mahomes] rushed for 33 yards and the MVP was on one leg.

And now people think they’ll stop him because his receiver room isn't full of household names. Keep dreaming.

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