Jay Ross
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Career Summary
Jay Ross is a former defensive tackle who played at East Carolina and for Buffalo.
NFL.com lists Ross as a defensive tackle. East Carolina described him as a long-serving member of its defensive line.
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Early Life
Ross was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, on October 3, 1987.
East Carolina lists his full name as Jay Randall Ross along with his date and place of birth.
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High School
Ross attended New Hanover High School in Wilmington.
He led New Hanover in sacks in his junior and senior seasons, earned two all-conference and all-area selections, and received the program's Iron Man Award in 2003 and 2004.
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College Career
Ross was a three-year starter on East Carolina's defensive line.
East Carolina listed him as the owner of the program's longest active starting streak entering 2009, with 24 consecutive starts, and described him as a leader by example.
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Path to the NFL
Ross pursued an NFL career after East Carolina.
East Carolina's 2011 bio says Ross left the football program once his NCAA eligibility requirements were met and later completed his degree.
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NFL Career
Ross appeared in six NFL games for Buffalo across 2012 and 2013.
NFL.com records one game in 2012 and five in 2013, with one solo tackle. He also returned a kickoff for seven yards in 2013.
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Career Accomplishments
Ross earned preseason first-team All-Conference USA recognition in 2009.
East Carolina's player bio lists Ross as a preseason first-team All-Conference USA selection by Phil Steele Magazine.
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Playing Style
Ross combined quickness, strength and agility at defensive tackle.
East Carolina described Ross as a resilient interior lineman with quickness, strength and agility in a large frame.
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Legacy
Ross helped East Carolina build a nationally recognized defensive line.
The Pirates identified Ross as a charter member of the unit and a quiet leader during his final college seasons.
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