Derrick Ross
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | December 29, 1983 Huntsville, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Huntsville (Huntsville, Texas) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Tarleton State | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2006 | ||||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||
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Derrick Lewis Ross (born December 29, 1983) is a former American football/arena football running back for the Jacksonville Sharks of the National Arena League (NAL). He played one season with the Kansas City Chiefs (2006) of the National Football League. Ross played college football at Blinn College and Tarleton State University.
Early life
[edit]Ross attended Huntsville High School in Huntsville, Texas.[1] Ross began his high school career as a defensive end before switching to running back.[1]
College career
[edit]Ross started his college football career at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. As a sophomore in 2003, Ross was named First-team All-Southwest Junior College Football Conference, as well the conference Offensive MVP.[2] After graduating from Blinn, Ross transferred to Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, where he had received a football scholarship.[3] In his first game with the Texans, Ross ran for a then-school record 261 yards on just 20 carries.[4]
Professional career
[edit]Kansas City Chiefs
[edit]Ross played for the Kansas City Chiefs as a backup fullback for the 2006 season. He played in seven games, gaining three yards.
Cologne Centurions
[edit]Ross spent a year in Cologne, Germany on the roster of the Cologne Centurions of NFL Europe, where he was awarded Co-Offensive MVP alongside J. T. O'Sullivan.
Montreal Alouettes And Winnipeg Blue Bombers
[edit]Ross spent two years in the CFL With the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes as a backup halfback and special teamer.
San Angelo Stampede Express
[edit]Ross spent a year in the Indoor Football League for the San Angelo Stampede Express, where he was awarded Rookie of the Year
Dallas Vigilantes
[edit]Ross kicked off his AFL career with a one-year contract for the Dallas Vigilantes.
Philadelphia Soul
[edit]In 2012, Ross and quarterback Dan Raudabaugh were brought to the Soul, with Ross being signed to a three-year deal.[5] Following the 2013 season, Ross was named 1st Team All-Arena for the third consecutive season.[6] also in the same year Ross broke the AFL's leagues all-time rushing record,a record previously held by Bo Kelly, During the Soul's June 7, 2014, game, Ross passed Barry Wagner as the AFL's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns.[7]
Los Angeles KISS
[edit]On February 20, 2015, Ross was traded to the Los Angeles KISS in exchange for Beau Bell.[8]
Las Vegas Outlaws
[edit]On March 11, 2015, Ross was traded to the Las Vegas Outlaws, along with Lacoltan Bester, for Donovan Morgan.
Jacksonville Sharks
[edit]On March 15, 2015, Ross was traded to the Jacksonville Sharks in exchange for Undra Hendrix, Jomo Wilson and Nyere Aumaitre. Ross was assigned to the Sharks on October 22, 2015, on a 2-year contract.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Tom Waddill (August 9, 2012). "Former Huntsville standout Derrick Ross plays for 'that ringgggg' tonight in New Orleans". www.itemonline.com. The Huntsville Item. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
- ^ "2003 SWJCFC All-Conference Team". www.scout.com. Microsoft. November 12, 2003. Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ^ Mike Whitson (June 26, 2010). "SAN ANGELO STAMPEDE: Opportunity knocked". www.gosanangelo.com. Scripps Newspaper Group. Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
- ^ "Ross puts on clinic as Texans beat NMHU". www.yourstephenvilletx.com. Stephenville Empire-Tribune. August 26, 2004. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2014.
- ^ "Record-setting Ross returning to Soul". The Morning Call. November 1, 2012. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ^ Vaughn Johnson (August 8, 2013). "Derrick Ross, Tiger Jones among five more Soul players named to 2013 All-Arena team". www.philly.com. Interstate General Media, LLC. Retrieved August 9, 2013.
- ^ Vaughn Johnson (June 8, 2014). "Derrick Ross makes history, but Soul collapse during loss to Storm". www.philly.com. Interstate General Media, LLC. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- ^ Ryan Venezia (February 20, 2015). "Soul trade FB Ross for LB Bell". www.philly.com. Interstate General Media, LLC. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
- ^ "The Boss to Mow Down Sharks' Opponents Through 2017". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. October 22, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
External links
[edit]- 1983 births
- Living people
- People from Huntsville, Texas
- Players of American football from Texas
- American football running backs
- Blinn Buccaneers football players
- Tarleton State Texans football players
- Kansas City Chiefs players
- Cologne Centurions (NFL Europe) players
- San Angelo Stampede Express players
- Dallas Vigilantes players
- Philadelphia Soul players
- Los Angeles Kiss players
- Las Vegas Outlaws (arena football) players
- Jacksonville Sharks players