Rashad Ross played parts of three years with the Redskins, including the full 2015 season. He had blazing speed and was a weapon in the vertical pass game as well as on kickoffs.

The team released Ross in 2016, and he hasn't played in the NFL since.

This past weekend, however, Ross tore it up in his Alliance of American Football debut. Playing with the Arizona HotShots, Ross grabbed five catches for 103 yards and two touchdowns.

And he showed the speed too.

For some former 'Skins teammates, Ross' performance was not a stunner.

Rashad Ross is going to cook these DBs all season.

He is a speed burner for real for real. 🔥 https://t.co/nXniKoPE5W — Will Blackmon (@WillBlackmon) February 11, 2019

Ross got caught in a numbers game playing for the Redskins, when some of the coaching staff preferred Ryan Grant's game. Grant could play all three WR positions and was a big help on special teams. Ross played specials as a returner, but could only man the outside receiver spot.

His speed is special, and the 'Skins could have used some last fall after Paul Richardson got hurt.

If Ross can continue to stack up big games like he did in the AAF opening weekend, he could very well be on an NFL roster this summer when teams go to training camp.

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