Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been generating quite the buzz among fans with his connection to former Clemson star wide receiver Justyn Ross. The excitement reached new heights during the franchise’s organized team activities (OTAs) when Mahomes and Ross showcased their chemistry on the field.
The Chiefs’ social media team was sharp on their task and shared a video of Mahomes’ impressive deep throw to Ross, further fueling the speculations.
.@PatrickMahomes going DEEP to WR Justyn Ross. 👀 @_jross8
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— NFL (@NFL) May 31, 2023
Chiefs fans losing their minds over Patrick Mahomes’s deep ball to Ross
Fans are abuzz with enthusiasm and excitement after watching Mahomes deep ball pass to Ross. One fan took to social media, expressing their excitement, “This is about to be fire. Justyn Ross finally getting his chance.”
This actually about to be fire. Justyn Ross finally getting his chance
— Påūł (@MastaP513) May 31, 2023
Another fan echoed the sentiment, emphasizing Ross’s potential impact, “He’s not needed there. They have guys, and Justyn Ross is finally healthy. Ross is gonna be a stud!”
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The fans’ enthusiasm is contagious, and they can’t wait to see Mahomes and Ross light up the field together. Mahomes himself added to the excitement by sharing the video on his Twitter account.
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) May 31, 2023
This simple gesture from the star quarterback has sent Chiefs fans into a frenzy, eagerly awaiting the electrifying plays that could unfold between Mahomes and Ross in the upcoming season.
What happened to Justyn Ross in the Chiefs?
Justyn Ross had a remarkable collegiate career at Clemson University from 2018 to 2021. He showcased his skills on the biggest stage in the 2019 National Championship, recording over 150 yards and a touchdown in Clemson’s dominant 44-16 victory over Alabama.
Ross’s freshman season was nothing short of exceptional either, as he amassed exactly 1,000 receiving yards and caught nine touchdown passes. He continued his impressive performance into his sophomore year, accumulating 865 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. However, injuries started to plague him soon after.
In 2020, Ross missed the entire season due to neck surgery to address a congenital defect. Despite his return in 2021, he struggled to regain his previous form, finishing the season with just 524 yards and three touchdowns. Nevertheless, Ross decided to forgo his final season of college eligibility and entered the 2022 NFL Draft.
Unfortunately, concerns over his medical history caused all 32 NFL teams to pass on drafting him. Nonetheless, the Chiefs signed Ross as an undrafted free agent. To the disappointment of many, his debut season with the team was put on hold as he underwent foot surgery, sidelining him for the entire year.
It has been three seasons since Ross made a significant impact on the football field. Nevertheless, the Kansas City Chiefs fans remain hopeful that this year will be a turning point for him. They are optimistic that Justyn will be able to regain his form and showcase the talent that made him a standout player at Clemson.
