Elite 2024 EDGE Jordan Ross commits to Tennessee

Elite 2024 EDGE Jordan Ross of Birmingham (AL) Vestavia Hills High announced his commitment to Tennessee Monday night.

The 6-foot-5, 225 pounder chose the Vols over Florida, Texas, and Alabama.

“The relationship with Coach Harbin,” Ross said. “He made Tennessee feel like home and how he would call and check up on me. Also, the OV Tennessee just felt like home and seeing how they could develop me and use me on the field really stood out to me.”

The Yellowhammer State EDGE joins coach Josh Heupel and the Vols’ top 10 class in the 2024 team rankings. He is accompanied by five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews, four-star cornerback Kaleb Beasley, and others.

Jordan Ross Recruiting Profile

Ross ranks as the No. 34 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 4 EDGE and the No. 5 player in the state of Alabama.

Scouting Summary

On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:

“Edge defender who plays with his hand in the dirt and in a 2-point stance with a prototypical body type and motor that allows him to harass offenses all game long,” On3’s Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power wrote. “Measures in at 6-foot-4.5, 215 pounds with a 6-foot-8 wingspan. Ran an impressive 4.68 electronically-timed 40-yard dash paired with a 30-inch vertical and a 4.49 short shuttle during the spring camp circuit prior to his senior season. Strong and active hands at the point of attack. Flashes raw power when defending against the run while shedding blocks. Excellent first step and get off. Tremendous closing speed in the open field, gains on ball carriers in a hurry. Will need to develop a wide array of pass rush moves to reach his ceiling at the next level but should come with collegiate coaching. Upside is through the roof and has his best ball ahead of him. On the younger end of the spectrum for the 2o24 recruiting cycle.”

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $180K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.