High school: Vallejo (CA) Roster status: Active Height 1.83 m | Undrafted: 2013 Name Rashad Ross Weight 82 kg | |
Date of birth: (1990-02-02) February 2, 1990 (age 25) Current team Washington Redskins (#19 / Wide receiver) Profiles | ||
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Rashad Ahmad Ross (born February 2, 1990) is an American football wide receiver and kick returner for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona State University and went undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Tennessee Titans
After going unselected in the 2013 NFL Draft, Ross was signed by the Tennessee Titans on April 30, 2013. After being released for final roster cuts, the Titans signed him to their practice squad.
Kansas City Chiefs
On November 12, 2013, Ross signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs released him on May 12, 2014.
Washington Redskins
Ross signed with the Washington Redskins on May 23, 2014. The Redskins waived Ross on August 26, 2014.
Chicago Bears
Ross signed with the practice squad of the Chicago Bears on September 1, 2014. He was released on September 30.
Second stint with Redskins
Ross signed with the practice squad of the Washington Redskins on October 15, 2014. Ross was terminated from the practice squad on November 17, 2014, but was re-signed on December 8. He signed a futures contract on December 29.
After working out with fellow receiver, DeSean Jackson, during the 2015 offseason, Ross had an outstanding preseason performance.
After all four preseason games, Ross recorded 25 receptions for 266 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, leading the league in all three categories. After final roster cuts, Ross remained on the active 53-man roster as a reserve receiver. He became the team's kickoff returner in Week 3 with fellow receiver Jamison Crowder as a punt returner. Quickly into action against the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football, Ross recored his first two career receptions, as well as his first touchdown off of a 101-yard kick return. In Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles he had a 43 yard reception in the third quater. He recovered a blocked punt in the Endzone against the New York Jets in Week 6, scoring his second Special Teams Touchdown in 2015.