Cory Ross (born September 22, 1982) is a former American football, Canadian football and indoor football running back. He is now the head coach of the Quad City Steamwheelers of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He most recently played for the

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of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played

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at Nebraska.

Early years

Ross attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, Colorado. While in high school, Ross played in the first ever

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game on December 30, 2000 alongside fellow Nebraska Cornhusker

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College career

Ross played

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. His 2,743 rushing yards ranked ninth on the team's all-time list. He majored in sociology.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Ross signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 12, 2006. In his rookie season he played in four games. With the injury to B.J. Sams during the

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, Ross became the kick returner for the Baltimore Ravens. He made his NFL debut on December 10 at the Kansas City Chiefs. In the Ravens' 2007 season finale, Ross rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown against the

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. He was released prior to the 2008 season.

Sacramento Mountain Lions

After spending the 2008 season out of football, Ross was signed by the California Redwoods of the United Football League on August 18, 2009. For the 2010 season, the Redwoods relocated to Sacramento and were renamed the Sacramento Mountain Lions. He was named the 2010 UFL Offensive Season MVP.

Edmonton Eskimos

On May 17, 2012, Ross was signed by the

, but was released during training camp on June 17, 2012.http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4403730 Eskimos Add Depth at Running Back

Omaha Beef

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

Quad City Steamwheelers

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. The Steamwheelers joined the Indoor Football League for the 2019 season.

References

External links

Just Sports StatsNebraska Cornhuskers bio
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