Micah Ross

Micah Ross
No. 86, 80, 11
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	January 13, 1976; Jacksonville, Florida
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	219 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:	Andrew Jackson; (Jacksonville, Florida)
College:	Jacksonville
Undrafted:	2001
Career history
	Jacksonville Tomcats (2000); Jacksonville Jaguars (2001–2003); San Diego Chargers (2003–2004); Carolina Panthers (2004);
Career NFL statistics
	Player stats at NFL.com
	Player stats at NFL.com

Micah Ross (born January 13, 1976) is a former American football wide receiver. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the San Diego Chargers, and the Carolina Panthers. In 2001, he signed as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Jaguars. He played college basketball and college football at Jacksonville University.

Early life and college career

Ross attended Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, Florida from 1990 to 1993. He attended Jacksonville University, where he played basketball from 1995 to 1998. When his years of basketball eligibility had ended, he walked on to Jacksonville football team, only playing one year.

Professional playing career

Jacksonville Barracudas

In 1998, after his college basketball days had ended, he played one season with the Jacksonville Barracudas of the United States Basketball League, while playing for JU's football team and teaching.

Jacksonville Tomcats

Ross played wide receiver and linebacker for the Jacksonville Tomcats of the AF2 in 2000.[1]

Jacksonville Jaguars

After giving an impressive workout, he was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on October 31, 2001. He was signed to the 53-man roster on December 6, that same year. Ross was waived by the Jaguars on October 3, 2003. He played for the Jaguars mostly as a gunner and kick returner.

San Diego Chargers

On November 5, 2003, Ross signed as an unrestricted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. He was released on October 26, 2004.

Carolina Panthers

On October 28, 2004, Ross was signed by the Carolina Panthers. He was released on September 1, 2005, after being placed on injured reserve on August 30.

Coaching and teaching career

After graduating from Jacksonville University, Ross was a teacher for one year, while playing for the Jacksonville Dolphins football team. In 2010, he was hired to teach history and coach football, basketball, and track at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville.[2]

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References

Hubbuch, Bart. "Former Tomcat Ross signs with Jaguars". Jacksonville.com. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
Frenette, Gene (August 7, 2010). "Where are they now: Former Jaguar and JU star Micah Ross". The Florida Times-Union. Jacksonville, Florida. p. 15. Retrieved October 17, 2019.

External links

Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference

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[1] Hubbuch, Bart. "Former Tomcat Ross signs with Jaguars". Jacksonville.com. Retrieved 7 May 2017.

[2] Frenette, Gene (August 7, 2010). "Where are they now: Former Jaguar and JU star Micah Ross". The Florida Times-Union. Jacksonville, Florida. p. 15. Retrieved October 17, 2019.