Pittsburg State Gorillas

General: Enters his second season in the Pitt State program in 2025 ... A talented athlete making the switch to running back this fall ... Began his collegiate career at Harding.

2024: Played in nine games for the Gorillas as a linebacker and on the special teams units ... Recorded an assisted tackle against Central Missouri (Nov. 2) and blocked a punt against Washburn (Sept. 21) that resulted in a safety.

Prior to PSU: Spent two seasons with the Harding University Bisons ... Saw action in 10 games in 2023, rushing 34 times for 217 yards and one touchdown ... Helped the Bisons capture the NCAA Division II National Championship with a 15-0 record.

HS: A second-team Texas Class 5A All-District performer as a senior at Wimberley High School in 2021 ... Earned MVP honors as quarterback at IMG Academy in 2020.

Personal: Born July 2, 2003 ... Son of Jerry and Dawn Ross ... Named to the MIAA Newcomer Academic Honor Roll with a 3.45 GPA as a management major.