While in high school, Ross played in the first ever U.S. Army All-American Bowl game on December 30, 2000, alongside fellow Nebraska Cornhusker Titus Adams.

Ross played college football at Nebraska, where he earned the nickname "Porkchop" because he was significantly heavy for his small stature, weighing more than fellow I-backs who were all at least 5 inches taller.

In the Ravens' 2007 season finale, Ross rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

[2] In early January 2015, Ross joined the Omaha Beef of Champions Indoor Football as the team's new head coach.

[3] On August 16, 2017, Ross was announced as the inaugural head coach of the revived Quad City Steamwheelers that began play in Champions Indoor Football for the 2018 season.