National Signing Day: Elite 4-star Alabama EDGE Jordan Ross signs with Tennessee
Vestavia Hills High School (Ala.) five-star EDGE Jordan Ross has made it official and signed with Tennessee during the early signing period. Ross was a key recruiting win for Josh Heupel’s program during the summer. The University’s social media account acknowledged the signing moments ago.
Ross chose Tennessee over Florida, Auburn and others as his recruitment played out.
“I’d say it was how they can develop me,” Ross told Volquest prior to revealing his commitment publicly. “Coach Ekeler went over the film room and so did Coach Harbin. Seeing how Tennessee is up right now and how they can develop me, that would be perfect.”
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Ross had a monster season at Vestavia Hills, helping them to a deep playoff run in Alabama’s toughest classification. He recorded 72 total tackles, 23 tackles for loss, and 12.5 sacks.
He will not enroll at Tennessee until the summer, as his high school does allow early enrollment.
Jordan Ross’ On3 Scouting Evaluation
Athletic EDGE prospect with the physical ability to develop into a dangerous pass rusher. Measured in 6-foot-4.5, 215 pounds with a 33.5-inch arm prior to his senior season. Registers as a top athlete in the combine setting. Lines up all over the field for his high school. Works on the edge and as an off-ball linebacker at times. Makes most of his plays as a pursuit defender, using his athleticism and range to track down plays from sideline-to-sideline. Has palpable burst and play speed. Needs to improve his technical skill as a pass rusher and increase his play strength, base and anchor. Flashes his athleticism as a basketball player. Younger for the cycle with a May birthday.
Jordan Ross’ On3 Personal Life Bio
Jordan Ross’ nickname is “Childs Play” but his teammates and high school coach say there’s nothing to kid about his game. Ross earned all-state, all-region, all-metro and even some All-America honors after the 2022 season. Ross recorded 16 tackles for a loss and had two defensive touchdowns for Vestavia Hills (Alabama) High School as a junior. “He’s got length, and he’s got great closing speed,” legendary Vestavia Hills coach Buddy Anderson said. Ross reportedly clocked a 4.6-second 40-yard dash and recorded a 35-inch vertical leap in the summer before his junior season. “He jumps off the tape,” Anderson said. Ross also jumps off the film on the basketball court, where he’s center at Vestavia Hills. “I’m an unselfish player,” Ross told TexAgs.com “I give it all on every play that I’m on the field and I want to be the best.” Ross lists former Clemson Tiger star defensive lineman Bryan Bresee as his favorite player, and he studies Bresee’s film a lot to help him improve his game.
