Micah Ross facts for kids

Micah David Ross was born on January 13, 1976. He used to be a professional American football player. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Micah Ross played for teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars, the San Diego Chargers, and the Carolina Panthers. Before playing professionally, he was a college athlete. He played both college basketball and college football at Jacksonville University.

Early Life and College Sports

Micah Ross grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He went to Andrew Jackson High School there. After high school, he attended Jacksonville University.

At Jacksonville University, Micah was a talented athlete. He played forward for the Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball team. He played basketball from 1994 to 1998. In 110 games, he averaged almost 10 points and 6 rebounds per game.

After his basketball career ended, Micah tried college football. In 1998, he played one season as a wide receiver for the Jacksonville Dolphins football team. He played in 10 games. He caught 17 passes for 255 yards and scored two touchdowns.

Professional Playing Career

Micah Ross played for a few different teams in his professional career. He started in smaller leagues before joining the NFL.

Jacksonville Barracudas

In 1998, right after his college basketball days, Micah played basketball professionally. He joined the Jacksonville Barracudas. This was a team in the United States Basketball League. At the same time, he was also playing college football for Jacksonville University.

Jacksonville Tomcats

In 2000, Micah Ross switched to playing football in a different league. He played for the Jacksonville Tomcats in the AF2 league. He played both wide receiver and linebacker for the team.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Micah Ross signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL on August 17, 2001. He was a free agent, meaning he wasn't drafted. He was waived, or released, just 11 days later.

However, he signed with the Jaguars' practice squad on October 31. A practice squad is where players train with the team. On December 8, he was moved to the active roster. This meant he could play in real games.

Micah made his NFL debut the very next day. He returned two kicks for 35 yards in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Jaguars won that game 14–10. In 2001, he played in five games. He mostly played as a gunner on special teams and a kick returner. He had eight kick returns for 150 yards and made one tackle.

In 2002, Micah Ross played in all 16 games for the Jaguars. He played off the bench, meaning he wasn't a starter. He made 10 tackles and recovered one fumble. On November 17, he recovered a punt that the other team fumbled. This helped the Jaguars score a touchdown. They won that game against the Houston Texans 24–21.

Micah did not play any games for the Jaguars in 2003. He was released by the team on October 3.

San Diego Chargers

On November 5, 2003, Micah Ross signed with the San Diego Chargers. He was an unrestricted free agent. He played in six games for the Chargers and made two tackles. He continued to play for them in 2004. After playing in seven games that year, he was released on October 26, 2004.

Carolina Panthers

Just two days later, on October 28, 2004, Micah Ross was signed by the Carolina Panthers. He played in 10 games for them and made two tackles. He was released by the Panthers on September 1, 2005. This happened after he was placed on injured reserve a few days earlier.

Coaching and Teaching Career

After finishing his college degree at Jacksonville University, Micah Ross became a teacher for a year. This was while he was also playing for the Jacksonville Dolphins football team.

In 2010, he started a new job at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville. He was hired to teach history there. He also became a coach for several sports. He coached football, basketball, and track.