Derrick Ross

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::summary American gridiron football player (born 1983) ::

::data[format=table title="Infobox NFL biography"]

Field	Value
name	Derrick Ross
number	4, 39
position	Fullback
birth_date
birth_place	Huntsville, Texas, U.S.
height_ft	6
height_in	0
weight_lbs	250
high_school	Huntsville
college	Tarleton State
undraftedyear	2006
statleague	NFL
statlabel1	Games played
statvalue1	7
statlabel2	Rushing attempts
statvalue2	3
statlabel3	Rushing yards
statvalue3	8
statlabel4	Touchdowns
statvalue4	0
pfr	R/RossDe00
aflstatlabel1	Rushes
aflstatvalue1	872
aflstatlabel2	Rushing yards
aflstatvalue2	3,245
aflstatlabel3	Rushing TDs
aflstatvalue3	195
aflstatlabel4	Receiving yards
aflstatvalue4	581
aflstatlabel5	Receiving TDs
aflstatvalue5	13
afl	11480
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| name = Derrick Ross | image = | caption = | current_team = | number = 4, 39 | position = Fullback | birth_date = | birth_place = Huntsville, Texas, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 0 | weight_lbs = 250 | high_school = Huntsville | college = Tarleton State | undraftedyear = 2006 | pastteams =

• Kansas City Chiefs ()
• Cologne Centurions (2007)
• Montreal Alouettes ()*
• Winnipeg Blue Bombers ()*
• San Angelo Stampede Express ()
• Dallas Vigilantes ()
• Philadelphia Soul (–)
• Los Angeles KISS ()*
• Las Vegas Outlaws ()*
• Jacksonville Sharks (–2018)
• Albany Empire (2021) | highlights =
• NAL champion ()
• NFLE Co-Offensive MVP (2007)
• 5× First-team All-Arena (2011–2015)
• First-team All-NAL ()
• First-team All-IFL ()
• IFL Offensive Rookie of the Year () | statleague = NFL | statlabel1 = Games played | statvalue1 = 7 | statlabel2 = Rushing attempts | statvalue2 = 3 | statlabel3 = Rushing yards | statvalue3 = 8 | statlabel4 = Touchdowns | statvalue4 = 0 | pfr = R/RossDe00 | aflstatseason = | aflstatlabel1 = Rushes | aflstatvalue1 = 872 | aflstatlabel2 = Rushing yards | aflstatvalue2 = 3,245 | aflstatlabel3 = Rushing TDs | aflstatvalue3 = 195 | aflstatlabel4 = Receiving yards | aflstatvalue4 = 581 | aflstatlabel5 = Receiving TDs | aflstatvalue5 = 13 | afl = 11480 Derrick Lewis Ross (born December 29, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the Arena Football League (AFL), National Football League (NFL), and NFL Europe. Ross played college football at Blinn College before transferring to Tarleton State University. He is the AFL's all-time leader in carries (872), rushing yards (3,245), and rushing touchdowns (195).

Early life

Ross attended Huntsville High School in Huntsville, Texas. Ross began his high school career as a defensive end before switching to running back.

College career

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. After graduating from Blinn, Ross transferred to Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, where he had received a football scholarship. In his first game with the Texans, Ross ran for a then-school record 261 yards on just 20 carries.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

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

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.

Canadian Football League

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

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

Ross kicked off his AFL career with a one-year contract for the Dallas Vigilantes.

Philadelphia Soul

In 2012, Ross and quarterback Dan Raudabaugh were brought to the Soul, with Ross being signed to a three-year deal. Following the 2013 season, Ross was named first-team All-Arena for the third consecutive season. 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.

Los Angeles KISS

On February 20, 2015, Ross was traded to the Los Angeles KISS in exchange for Beau Bell.

Las Vegas Outlaws

On March 11, 2015, Ross was traded to the Las Vegas Outlaws, along with Lacoltan Bester, for Donovan Morgan.

Jacksonville Sharks

On March 15, 2015, before the start of the 2015 AFL season, 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. The Sharks moved to the National Arena League (NAL) in 2017.

Albany Empire

Ross played for the Albany Empire of the NAL in 2021. He was released on July 13, 2021. He was leading the league in carries with 40 and rushing touchdowns with eight at the time of his release.

References

References

1. "Rushes Career Leaders". ArenaFan.com.
2. "Rushing TDs Career Leaders". ArenaFan.com.
3. Tom Waddill. (August 9, 2012). "Former Huntsville standout Derrick Ross plays for 'that ringgggg' tonight in New Orleans". The Huntsville Item.
4. (November 12, 2003). "2003 SWJCFC All-Conference Team". Microsoft.
5. Mike Whitson. (June 26, 2010). "SAN ANGELO STAMPEDE: Opportunity knocked". Scripps Newspaper Group.
6. (August 26, 2004). "Ross puts on clinic as Texans beat NMHU". Stephenville Empire-Tribune.
7. (November 1, 2012). "Record-setting Ross returning to Soul". [[The Morning Call]].
8. Vaughn Johnson. (August 8, 2013). "Derrick Ross, Tiger Jones among five more Soul players named to 2013 All-Arena team". Interstate General Media, LLC.
9. Vaughn Johnson. (June 8, 2014). "Derrick Ross makes history, but Soul collapse during loss to Storm". Interstate General Media, LLC.
10. Ryan Venezia. (February 20, 2015). "Soul trade FB Ross for LB Bell". Interstate General Media, LLC.
11. (October 22, 2015). "The Boss to Mow Down Sharks' Opponents Through 2017". OurSports Central.
12. Dougherty, Pete. (July 14, 2021). "Derrick Ross on Empire release: 'It was to the point where I couldn’t take it'". [[Times Union (Albany).
13. Dougherty, Pete. (July 13, 2021). "Empire cut Derrick Ross, Juwan Petite-Frere". [[Times Union (Albany).

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