Four-Star EDGE Jordan Ross names Top 8

Four-star EDGE Jordan Ross of Birmingham (AL) Vestavia Hills has narrowed his list to 8 schools– Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, USC, Oregon, and LSU.

The 6-foot-5, 225 pounder quickly discussed his finalists.

Alabama– At bama there are unlimited opportunities.

Georgia– Georgia’s development is different.

Florida– At Florida they made it feel like home.

Texas– Coach Sark does a great job with building the relationship with the players.

Tennessee– Tennessee’s game day atmosphere is nothing like I have seen before.

USC– USC is a great college. Their education is one of the best in the country.

Oregon– Oregon has a plan for me. They’re constantly telling me that I am a priority to them.

LSU– LSU does an amazing job to promote their players and get them out there to the public.

Jordan Ross Scouting Summary

“Edge defender who plays with his hand in the dirt and in a 2-point stance with a prototypical body type and motor that allows him to harass offenses all game long. Measures in at 6-foot-4.5, 215 pounds with a 6-foot-8 wingspan. Ran an impressive 4.68 electronically-timed 40-yard dash paired with a 30-inch vertical and a 4.49 short shuttle during the spring camp circuit prior to his senior season. Strong and active hands at the point of attack. Flashes raw power when defending against the run while shedding blocks. Excellent first step and get off. Tremendous closing speed in the open field, gains on ball carriers in a hurry. Will need to develop a wide array of pass rush moves to reach his ceiling at the next level but should come with collegiate coaching. Upside is through the roof and has his best ball ahead of him. On the younger end of the spectrum for the 2o24 recruiting cycle.”

Ross ranks as the No. 33 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 4 EDGE and the No. 4 player in the state of Alabama.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $178K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.