Cory Ross
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| Baltimore Ravens — No. 34 | |
| Running back | |
| Date of birth: September 22, 1982 | |
| Place of birth: Denver, Colorado | |
| Height: 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | Weight: 201 lb (91 kg) |
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| 2006 for the Baltimore Ravens | |
| Career history | |
| College: Nebraska | |
| Undrafted in 2006 | |
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Cory Ross (born September 22, 1982 in Denver, Colorado) is a running back for the Baltimore Ravens, in the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Nebraska.
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[edit] High School years
Ross attended Thomas Jefferson High School. While in high school, Ross played in the first ever U.S. Army All-American Bowl game on Decemeber 30th, 2000 alongside fellow Nebraska Cornhusker Titus Adams.
[edit] College career
Ross played college football at Nebraska, where he earned the nickname "Porkchop" because he as 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 teams all time list. He majored in sociology.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] 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 2006 NFL season, Ross became the kick returner for the Baltimore Ravens. He made his NFL debut on December 10 at the Kansas City Chiefs.
Cory Ross has stepped up in the Raven's 2007 season finale, rushng for 78 yards and 1 touchdown.
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