Micah Ross facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 13, 1976 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 219 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Andrew Jackson (Jacksonville, Florida) |
| College: | Jacksonville |
| Undrafted: | 1999 |
| Career history | |
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Micah David Ross was born on January 13, 1976. He is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Micah Ross played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, the San Diego Chargers, and the Carolina Panthers. He joined the Jaguars in 2001 as a rookie free agent. Before playing professionally, he was a college athlete. He played both college basketball and college football at Jacksonville University.
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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.
Basketball Star
At Jacksonville University, Micah Ross was a talented basketball player. He played as a forward for the Jacksonville Dolphins men's basketball team. He played from 1994 to 1998. During his college basketball career, he played 110 games. He averaged almost 10 points and 6 rebounds per game.
Switch to Football
After his basketball career ended, Ross decided to try football. He played one season for the Jacksonville Dolphins football team in 1998. He played as a wide receiver. In 10 games, he caught 17 passes for 255 yards. He also scored two touchdowns.
Professional Football Career
Micah Ross played for a few different teams. He started in smaller leagues before joining the NFL.
Jacksonville Tomcats
In 2000, Ross played for the Jacksonville Tomcats. This team was part of the AF2 league. He played both wide receiver and linebacker for them.
Playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Ross signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in August 2001. He was first on their practice squad. Later that year, he joined the main team. He made his NFL debut in December 2001. He mostly played as a gunner and kick returner. In his first five games, he returned eight kicks for 150 yards.
In 2002, Ross played in all 16 games. He helped the team with 10 tackles. He also recovered a fumbled punt. This recovery led to a touchdown for the Jaguars.
Time with the San Diego Chargers
In November 2003, Ross joined the San Diego Chargers. He played in six games for them. He made two tackles during his time there. He played in seven games for the Chargers in 2004 before leaving the team.
Joining the Carolina Panthers
Micah Ross then signed with the Carolina Panthers in October 2004. He played in 10 games for the Panthers. He made two tackles with this team. He was released by the Panthers in September 2005.
Coaching and Teaching
After his playing career, Micah Ross became a teacher. He also started coaching sports.
Teaching and Coaching in Jacksonville
After graduating from Jacksonville University, Ross taught for a year. He did this while also playing college football. In 2010, he began teaching history at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville. He also coached football, basketball, and track at the school.
