Florida Gators set to drop by school of elite EDGE Jordan Ross
The University of Florida is back on the road today, as Billy Napier’s staff remains on the hunt with the spring evaluation period in full swing.
On the schedule for today is one of the premier EDGE prospects in Jordan Ross. Gators Online has learned that UF defensive line coach Sean Spencer will be stopping by his school today.
Ross, who attends Vestavia Hills High in Birmingham, Alabama, is a prospect we have been mentioning more as of late. He took a last-minute trip to Gainesville less than a month ago, and in response to that, the top-50 prospect has now scheduled an official visit as well. That multi-day visit is set for June 2-4.
Texas, Georgia, Oregon and Tennessee are on the official visit schedule for the four-star prospect as well.
It’s the Gators’ academic prestige, opportunity for early playing time, and the city of Gainesville that has UF climbing Ross’ list right now. If it wasn’t for last month’s visit for spring practice, the Gators would not be receiving an official visit from the 6-foot-4.5, 215-pound defender.
According to the On3 Industry Ranking, an industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, Ross checks in as the No. 4-ranked EDGE and No. 33-ranked prospect overall. He is a top-five junior in Alabama as well.
“When I first got on campus, it was different. Everyone was outside, the temperature was beautiful, everything was beautiful. Everyone was just so friendly. It was worth it,” Ross previously told GO.
“(My interest is) pretty high now to be honest. I didn’t think Florida would be this high now. It was pretty welcoming because the academics are great, and their whole town, there is so much to do in Florida,” Ross said of the Gators’ standing in his recruitment.
“Their apartments and dorms are perfect. Everything is right there. Gainesville, the city is like a college town.”
According to On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine, Georgia holds the slight advantage over Tennessee. Those leading odds are currently at 23.4 percent.
On3 Biography of Jordan Ross
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. He 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. 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.
Away from football, Ross says his favorite musician is Nardo Rick, and his favorite meal is mac and cheese. Ross reports a 3.2 GPA, and he plans to major in earth and space science or in sports medicine. His parents are Jannie Ross and Andre Woody.
Stay tuned to Gators Online.
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