Josh Ross signs with Baltimore Ravens as UDFA

After 262 picks within the 2022 NFL Draft, Michigan linebacker Josh Ross didn’t hear his identify known as. However, he didn’t have to attend lengthy for an opportunity to come back calling quickly after. Ross formally signed with the Baltimore Ravens a number of hours after the conclusion of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

Regardless of going undrafted, Ross was a precedence signing and is anticipated to contend for a reserve spot with the group.

The previous Michigan captain is the third Wolverine inside linebacker to make the leap to the professional’s within the final 4 years (Devin Bush – 2019; Cameron McGrone – 2021).

Josh’s older brother James couldn’t fairly stick on the subsequent degree, however discovered his calling in teaching. James Ross was only in the near past introduced as the brand new exterior linebackers coach by the College of Cincinnati. Previous to this place, Ross was a UM graduate assistant for 3 years and labored at Hope School as a linebackers coach final season.

Whereas the youthful Josh has his work minimize out for him on the subsequent degree, his senior season provided a glimpse into his potential. Ross lead the staff with 106 tackles (54 solo) and in addition added 9 tackles-for-loss.

Whereas usually neglected, Ross’s third down cease in opposition to working again Treyveon Henderson on Ohio State’s opening drive of the second half was one of many single most influence performs of the season.

Ross is able to shining within the greatest moments and for as soon as, we’re all rooting for little brother.