Brandian Ross Explained

Number:27, 29, 33
Position:Safety
Birth Date:28 September 1989
Birth Place:Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:191
High School:Meadowbrook
College:Youngstown State
Undraftedyear:2011
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:150
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:2.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:9
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:2
Pfr:RossBr00

Brandian Ross (born September 28, 1989) is a former American football safety and current scout for the Green Bay Packers. He was originally signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2011, and by the Oakland Raiders in 2012.

College career

Ross played at the collegiate level at Youngstown State University.[1] He played safety his first three seasons before he switched to cornerback. Ross recorded in 45 games played (33 starts), had 223 total tackles (135 solos and 88 assists), had seven interceptions, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Ross signed with the Green Bay Packers in July 2011 as an undrafted rookie and spent that season on practice squad. Ross wound up again on Green Bay's practice squad in 2012 season after the Packers waived him at the end of training camp. When Reggie McKenzie offered him a spot on the Oakland Raiders 53-man roster on September 19, Ross didn't hesitate to sign.[2]

Oakland Raiders

On September 19, 2012, Ross was signed by the Oakland Raiders.[3]

Miami Dolphins

On August 31, 2014, Ross was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins. He was waived on September 23, 2014.

Oakland Raiders (second stint)

Ross was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders from the Miami Dolphins on September 24, 2014. On December 7 on the first play against the 49ers he intercepted Colin Kaepernick for his first interception of his career.

On September 5, 2015, the Raiders placed Ross on injured reserve.[4]

San Diego Chargers

Ross signed with the San Diego Chargers on December 30, 2015.[5]

Denver Broncos

On April 18, 2016, Ross signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos. He was released on August 29, 2016.[6]

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
OAK14 1 20 17 3 0.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
OAK16 13 75 56 19 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0
MIA1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
OAK13 10 55 40 15 0.0 1 2 7 0 7 6 1 0 0 0
SDG1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
45 24 150 113 37 2.0 5 2 7 0 7 9 2 0 0 0

Scouting career

Ross became a scouting intern for Packers in 2017 and was promoted to a full-time position in 2018.[7] [8]

Philanthropy

In 2013, Ross launched the clothing line Unity Over Self to help raise money for children with autism with Everette Taylor.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brandian Ross. Green Bay Packers. March 13, 2012.
  2. Web site: Raiders DB Brandian Ross takes advantage of opportunities. https://archive.today/20130628204429/http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21460211/raiders-db-brandian-ross-takes-advantage-of-multiple-position-opportunities. dead. June 28, 2013. cbssports.com. December 27, 2012.
  3. Web site: Brandian Ross Biography . . 15 December 2021 . en.
  4. Web site: ESPN.com. Oakland Raiders cut 22 players, including Shelby Harris and Max Valles. Bill. Williamson. September 5, 2015. April 3, 2016.
  5. Web site: Bolts Sign Pair of Veteran Defensive Backs. Chargers.com. December 30, 2015. Ricky. Henne. April 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160401015527/http://www.chargers.com/news/2015/12/30/bolts-sign-pair-veteran-defensive-backs. April 1, 2016. dead.
  6. Web site: Broncos part ways with 11 as 75-man deadline nears. https://web.archive.org/web/20171030043102/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-part-ways-with-11-as-75-man-deadline-nears/7a1023ab-d4db-4257-9511-54e79fa9d990. dead. October 30, 2017. Mason. Andrew. August 29, 2017. DenverBroncos.com. July 27, 2018.
  7. Web site: Packers promote Demetri Goodson, Brandian Ross to new scouting roles . packersnews.com . June 3, 2020 . May 26, 2024 . Wood, Ryan.
  8. Web site: Packers promote former safety Brandian Ross to scouting role . packersnews.com . January 24, 2018 . May 26, 2024 . Cohen, Michael.
  9. Web site: Failure Is An Option And Other Advice From Millennial Marketing Genius Everette Taylor . . September 13, 2015 . July 12, 2018.