Derrick Ross
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Huntsville, Texas, U.S.
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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 | ||||||||||||
| College | Tarleton State | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2006: undrafted | ||||||||||||
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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).[1][2][3]
Ross attended Huntsville High School in Huntsville, Texas.[4] Ross began his high school career as a defensive end before switching to running back.[4]
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.[5] After graduating from Blinn, Ross transferred to Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, where he had received a football scholarship.[6] In his first game with the Texans, Ross ran for a then-school record 261 yards on just 20 carries.[7]