Ross grew up in Southfield, Michigan and attended St. Mary's Preparatory school.

He played in all 13 of Michigan's games, primarily on special teams, during his freshman season.

[4] As a sophomore, Ross again played in all of the team's games and was named honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference after finishing the season with 61 tackles and one sack.

[6] As a senior, Ross started all six of Michigan's games during the Big Ten's COVID-19-shortened 2020 season and was again named honorable mention all-conference after making 53 tackles.

[13] He suffered a foot injury in Week 2 and was placed on injured reserve on September 19, 2022.