Rashad Ross Explained

Rashad Ross
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:2 February 1990
Birth Place:Vallejo, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:180
High School:Vallejo (CA)
College:Arizona State
Undraftedyear:2013
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:9
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:192
Statlabel4:Return yards
Statvalue4:812
Statlabel5:Total touchdowns
Statvalue5:3

Rashad Ahmad Ross (born February 2, 1990) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Arizona State University, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tennessee Titans following the 2013 NFL draft.

Early years

Ross attended and played high school football at Vallejo High School.[1]

College career

Ross played college football for Butte College in 2010, and later transferred to Arizona State University to play for the Sun Devils from 2011 to 2012 under head coaches Dennis Erickson and Todd Graham.[2] [3] In the 2011 season, he handled kick return duties and had 18 receptions for 254 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[4] The one touchdown was part of a five-reception, 108-yard performance in a 47–38 loss to California.[5] In the 2012 season, his role in the offense expanded and he had 37 receptions for 610 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns to go along with 100-yard kickoff return touchdown in a 51–17 victory over Colorado.[6] [7] Two of his memorable games in 2012 were a 79-yard, two-touchdown performance in a 46–7 victory over Washington State and a 139-yard, three-touchdown performance in a 62–28 victory over Navy in the 2012 Fight Hunger Bowl.[8] [9]

Collegiate statistics

YearSchoolConfPosGRecYdsAvgTD
2011Arizona StatePac-12WR131825414.11
2012Arizona StatePac-12WR133761016.56
CareerArizona State5586415.77

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

After going unselected in the 2013 NFL draft, Ross was signed by the Tennessee Titans on April 30, 2013.[10] After being released for final roster cuts, the Titans signed him to their practice squad.[11]

Kansas City Chiefs

On November 12, 2013, Ross was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs.[12] [13] The Chiefs released him on May 12, 2014.[14]

Washington Redskins

Ross signed with the Washington Redskins on May 23, 2014.[15] The Redskins waived Ross on August 26, 2014.[16]

Chicago Bears

Ross signed with the practice squad of the Chicago Bears on September 1, 2014.[17] He was released by the team on September 30.[18]

Washington Redskins (second stint)

Ross was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad on October 15, 2014.[19] Ross was released from the practice squad on November 17, 2014, but was re-signed on December 8.[20] He signed a futures contract on December 29.[21]

After working out with fellow wide receiver, DeSean Jackson, during the 2015 offseason, Ross had an outstanding preseason performance.[22] After all four preseason games, Ross recorded 25 receptions for 266 receiving yards and four touchdowns, leading the league in all three categories.[23] After final roster cuts, Ross remained on the active 53-man roster as a reserve receiver.[24]

He became the team's kickoff returner in 2015.[25] Quickly into action against the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football, Ross recorded his first two career receptions, as well as his first touchdown off of a 101-yard kick return.[26] [27] In Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had a 43-yard reception in the third quarter. He recovered a punt blocked by safety Jeron Johnson in the endzone against the New York Jets in Week 6, scoring his second career touchdown.[28] [29] In the last game of the regular season against the Dallas Cowboys, Ross recorded a 71-yard touchdown reception from backup quarterback Colt McCoy, the first receiving touchdown of his career.[30]

In the 2016 season, Ross was active for five games recording one catch for 8 yards. He was released by the Redskins on December 22, 2016.[31]

Detroit Lions

On December 24, 2016, Ross was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[32]

San Francisco 49ers

On January 19, 2017, Ross signed a reserve/future contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[33] He was released on June 1, 2017.[34]

Buffalo Bills

On June 6, 2017, Ross signed with the Buffalo Bills.[35] On August 29, 2017, he was released by the Bills.[36]

Arizona Cardinals

On December 19, 2017, Ross signed with the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[37] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on January 2, 2018.[38]

On August 14, 2018, Ross was released by the Cardinals.[39]

Arizona Hotshots

In late 2018, Ross signed with the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football.[40] In the season opener against the Salt Lake Stallions, he caught 5 receptions for 103 yards and 2 touchdowns.[41] When the AAF was suspended, Ross had 36 receptions for 583 yards and a league-leading seven touchdowns. In addition, he had AAF’s highest receiving grade from Pro Football Focus.[42]

Carolina Panthers

On April 4, 2019, Ross signed with the Carolina Panthers.[43] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[44]

Los Angeles Wildcats

In October 2019, Ross was selected by the Los Angeles Wildcats in the 2020 XFL Draft.[45]

DC Defenders

Ross was traded to the DC Defenders in exchange for wide receiver Tre McBride on January 12, 2020.[46] In his XFL debut, Ross recorded two receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown against the Seattle Dragons.[47] During the five games played during the COVID-19 pandemic shortened 2020 season, Ross caught 12 passes for 193 yards and one touchdown.[48] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[49]

Montreal Alouettes

Ross signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL on June 9, 2021[50] but was released during the season on October 21, 2021.[51]

San Diego Strike Force

On March 24, 2022, Ross signed with the San Diego Strike Force of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[52] On December 8, 2022, Ross was released by the Strike Force.[53]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: February 3, 2018 . Vallejo High grad Rashad Ross 'Rockets' into Vallejo Sports Hall of Fame . June 5, 2022 . Times Herald.
  2. News: Clarke . Liz . August 21, 2014 . Wide receiver Rashad Ross faces long odds to make Washington Redskins roster . August 28, 2018 . Washington Post.
  3. Web site: Rashad Ross College Stats . August 28, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  4. Web site: Rashad Ross 2011 Game Log . August 28, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  5. Web site: Crumpacker . John . November 26, 2011 . Cal tops Arizona State to ensure winning season . August 28, 2018 . SFGate.
  6. Web site: Gase . Thomas . September 25, 2015 . Vallejo High grad Rashad Ross talks about kickoff return for touchdown for Redskins . June 5, 2022 . Times Herald . en.
  7. Web site: Rashad Ross 2012 Game Log . August 28, 2018 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  8. Web site: November 17, 2012 . Arizona State routs Washington State 46–7 . November 20, 2022 . RSN . en.
  9. Web site: Fornelli . Tom . December 29, 2012 . Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Quick Hits: Arizona State 62, Navy 28 . August 28, 2018 . CBS Sports . en.
  10. Web site: Crowley . Kerry . April 30, 2013 . Rashad Ross Signs on With Tennessee . May 24, 2014 . House Of Sparky.
  11. Web site: Lomas . Will . September 1, 2013 . Titans practice squad additions . August 28, 2018 . Music City Miracles.
  12. Web site: November 12, 2013 . Chiefs Sign WR Rashad Ross to Practice Squad . June 5, 2022 . Kansas City Chiefs.
  13. Web site: Conner . Matt . November 12, 2013 . Chiefs sign wide receiver Rashad Ross . May 24, 2014 . Arrowhead Pride.
  14. News: Paylor . Terez . May 12, 2014 . Chiefs release fullback Eric Kettani, receiver Rashad Ross . June 5, 2022 . KansasCity.com.
  15. News: Jones . Mike . May 23, 2014 . Redskins sign top pick OLB Trent Murphy . May 24, 2014 . WashingtonPost.com.
  16. Web site: Walker, Andrew . August 26, 2014 . Redskins Trim Roster To Required 75 Players . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220117124157/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/redskins-trim-roster-to-required-75-players-13544057 . January 17, 2022 . Washington Commanders.
  17. Web site: Mayer . Larry . September 1, 2014 . Bears sign 10 to practice squad . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210516210012/https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-sign-10-to-practice-squad-13613542 . May 16, 2021 . June 5, 2022 . Chicago Bears.
  18. Web site: Wright . Michael C. . September 30, 2014 . Bears promote Chris Williams, waive Rashad Ross . June 5, 2022 . ESPN.
  19. Web site: October 15, 2014 . 10/15: Redskins Make Roster Moves . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220115050725/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/10-15-redskins-make-roster-moves-14005383 . January 15, 2022 . June 5, 2022 . Washington Commanders.
  20. Web site: December 8, 2014 . Redskins Sign Rashad Ross To Practice Squad . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220117122412/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/redskins-sign-rashad-ross-to-practice-squad-14531752 . January 17, 2022 . June 5, 2022 . Washington Commanders.
  21. News: Jones . Mike . December 29, 2014 . Redskins sign eight players to futures contracts . December 29, 2014 . Washington Post.
  22. Web site: Keim . John . September 3, 2015 . Redskins WR Rashad Ross makes strong case for roster spot . June 5, 2022 . ESPN.
  23. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . September 4, 2015 . Rashad Ross, Jackson Jeffcoat Finish Preseason With League Highs . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304192618/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/blog/article-1/Rashad-Ross-Jackson-Jeffcoat-Finish-Preseason-With-League-Highs/35396655-14af-464a-b92c-38be7d64c572 . March 4, 2016 . September 5, 2015 . Redskins.com.
  24. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . September 5, 2015 . Rashad Ross 'Blessed' To Make Roster . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220117113657/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/rashad-ross-blessed-to-make-roster-15817696 . January 17, 2022 . June 5, 2015 . Washington Commanders.
  25. News: Tesfatsion . Master . September 19, 2015 . Redskins' Rashad Ross ready for expanded role . September 24, 2015 . Washington Post.
  26. Web site: September 25, 2015 . Redskins-Giants Friday Stats Pack . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220117123737/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/redskins-giants-friday-stats-pack-13859327 . January 17, 2022 . June 5, 2022 . Washington Commanders.
  27. News: Gulizia . Anthony . September 25, 2015 . Rashad Ross kick return a bright spot for Redskins' special teams . September 26, 2015 . Washington Times.
  28. Web site: Walker . Andrew . October 18, 2015 . Redskins Fall To Jets, 34–20 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220117112553/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/redskins-fall-to-jets-34-20-16099015 . January 17, 2022 . June 5, 2022 . Washington Commanders.
  29. Web site: October 19, 2015 . Redskins-Jets Monday Stats Pack . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170310081901/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Jets-Monday-Stats-Pack/cd1271ee-0e2b-489e-92b8-b998a9737f90 . March 10, 2017 . January 10, 2016 . Washington Commanders.
  30. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . January 3, 2016 . Young Trio Of Receivers Ball Out Against Cowboys . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210305211512/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/young-trio-of-receivers-ball-out-against-cowboys-16629659 . March 5, 2021 . June 5, 2022 . Washington Commanders.
  31. Web site: Czarda, Stephen . December 22, 2016 . Redskins Sign Cornerback Dashaun Phillips To Active Roster . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220117100905/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/redskins-sign-cornerback-dashaun-phillips-to-active-roster-18321427 . January 17, 2022 . June 5, 2022 . Washington Commanders.
  32. Web site: December 24, 2016 . Lions sign CB Alex Carter to active roster from practice squad . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210509082258/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-cb-alex-carter-to-active-roster-from-practice-squad-18328675 . May 9, 2021 . June 5, 2022 . Detroit Lions.
  33. Web site: Bouda . Nate . January 19, 2017 . 49ers Sign WR Rashad Ross To Futures Deal . November 20, 2022 . NFLTradeRumors.co . en-US.
  34. Web site: June 1, 2017 . 49ers Sign CB Will Davis . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220519160330/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-cb-will-davis-18918548 . May 19, 2022 . June 5, 2022 . San Francisco 49ers.
  35. Web site: Brown, Chris . June 6, 2017 . Bills sign WR Rashad Ross; waive Kolby Listenbee . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210120221630/https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-wr-rashad-ross-waive-kolby-listenbee-18931497 . January 20, 2021 . June 6, 2017 . Buffalo Bills.
  36. Web site: Brown, Chris . August 29, 2017 . Bills release Rambo, five other players . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210304055230/https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-release-rambo-five-other-players-19278387 . March 4, 2021 . June 5, 2022 . Buffalo Bills.
  37. Web site: Williams . Charean . December 19, 2017 . Cardinals place Brittan Golden on injured reserve, re-sign Bronson Hill . November 20, 2022 . ProFootballTalk.
  38. Web site: Odegard, Kyle . January 2, 2018 . Carlton Agudosi Among 10 "Futures" Deals . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210117035425/https://www.azcardinals.com/news/carlton-agudosi-among-10-futures-deals-20186831 . January 17, 2021 . June 5, 2022 . Arizona Cardinals.
  39. Web site: Cox . Seth . August 14, 2018 . Arizona Cardinals sign Austin Wolf, release Rashad Ross . November 20, 2022 . Revenge Of The Birds.
  40. Web site: November 27, 2018 . Arizona Hotshots get set to open inaugural AAF season . February 5, 2019 . The Arizona Republic.
  41. Web site: Dale . Shane . February 11, 2019 . ASU alum Ross guides Hotshots to win in 1st-ever game . November 20, 2022 . KNXV.
  42. Web site: Weaver . Tim . April 5, 2019 . Panthers Highlights: Watch the best of Rashad Ross in the AAF . June 5, 2022 . Panthers Wire.
  43. Web site: Smith . Bradley . April 4, 2019 . Carolina Panthers sign former AAF wide receiver Rashad Ross . November 20, 2022 . Cat Scratch Reader.
  44. Web site: Henson . Max . August 30, 2019 . Panthers announce first wave of 2019 roster cuts . August 30, 2019 . Panthers.com.
  45. Web site: Bender . Bill . October 21, 2019 . XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league . October 22, 2019 . Sporting News.
  46. 1216562580581384193 . xfl2020 . TRADE WR Rashad Ross ➡️ @XFLDefenders WR Tre McBride ➡️ @XFLWildcat . January 12, 2020 . January 15, 2020.
  47. Web site: Privette . Raichele . February 8, 2020 . Former Redskins WR Rashad Ross scores touchdown in his D.C. Defenders debut . February 12, 2020 . NBC Sports Washington.
  48. Web site: Rashad Ross-WR-DC . November 20, 2022 . stats.xfl.com . November 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221120165637/http://stats.xfl.com/Player/10505 . dead .
  49. Web site: Condotta . Bob . April 10, 2020 . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . July 17, 2020 . Seattle Times.
  50. Web site: June 9, 2021 . Alouettes add six players to the nest . June 9, 2021 . Montreal Alouettes.
  51. Web site: Heilman . Michael . October 26, 2021 . Montreal Alouettes signs three players, release four . November 20, 2022 . BGMSportsTrax . en-US.
  52. Web site: Rashad Ross – 2022 – Football . November 20, 2022 . San Diego Strike Force . en . November 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221120165417/https://sdstrikeforce.com/sports/football/roster/rashad-ross/45 . dead .
  53. Web site: 2023 San Diego Strike Force Wide Receivers . December 25, 2022 . Instagram . en.