Josh Ross

As Josh Ross walked off the court Tuesday afternoon at Macomb Community College, the Detroit Catholic Central senior looked behind him toward his left, and then he looked to his right. "Yeah, I'm lonely out here," the 6-foot-5, 225-pound power forward said with a smile. That can happen when you...

After 262 picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, Michigan linebacker Josh Ross did not hear his name called. But, he did not have to wait long for a chance to come calling soon after. Ross officially signed with the Baltimore Ravens a few hours after the conclusion of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

The 2022 NFL Draft is approaching, and the Michigan football team once again has a host of players poised to hear their names called. Ahead of the three-day draft (April 28-30 in Las Vegas), we are breaking down every prospect eligible to hear their name called for the Wolverines. From projected first-rounders to long-shot draft prospects, we'll take a look at their careers at Michigan, strengths and weaknesses as NFL prospects, Combine and Pro Day results, current NFL Draft projections and much more.

Linebacker Josh Ross, a former two-time team captain for Michigan, is looking forward to proving himself in the NFL if given the opportunity. Ross should not expect to hear his name called during the 2022 NFL Draft, according to NFL Mock Draft Database, but he is expected to get a shot to make a roster via the undrafted free agent route. Ross is not worried about his NFL Scouting Combine numbers or draft projections. He just wants an opportunity to play in the NFL and show his talent and leadership skills.

Michigan linebacker Josh Ross is tough to place in the NFL, but he does have a place at the next level. The senior is coming off his best season in Ann Arbor where he led the Wolverines with 106 total tackles (54 solo) and also recorded nine tackles-for-loss. Ross is an instinctual player with unmatched leadership qualities and on the field, he is good at plugging gaps, dropping into zone coverage and slipping past climbing linemen to make plays.

A 2-time captain at Michigan, Josh Ross was a leader on the Wolverines defense. He had a team-leading 107 tackles last season for the Wolverines. “My biggest strength is my physicality and my aggressiveness, how smart I am is a football player, and how I put myself in positions as a football player, as a […]

The 2022 NFL Draft Combine begins Tuesday March 1 in Indianapolis. And once again, the Michigan football team appears to be well-represented at the event. Of this year's 324 invitees, eight of them suited up for Michigan in last season's Big Ten title campaign. In a series of stories, we preview those eight players, looking at what they have accomplished so far, what they can and will aim to prove at the NFL Draft Combine alone with their current consensus mock draft status.

One of the senior leaders on Michigan football this past season was linebacker Josh Ross, who did it all for the Wolveriners. He was the vocal leader that the team needed, and he was one of the biggest reasons that Michigan football was finally able to get over the hump and make the College Football Playoff.

Former Michigan Wolverines captain Josh Ross is not the linebacker who is going to jump off the page for scouts, but he could be a reliable resource to an NFL team. The 6-foot-2, 224-pounder was a standout leader on the defense this season, helping the Michigan run defense become one of the top in the country. His play earned him a Third Team All-Big Ten honoree by the coaches and media.

Ross is a former four-star recruit out of West Bloomfield, Michigan, where he attended St. Mary’s High School. Ross was the third-ranked recruit in the 2017 cycle in the state of Michigan and the ninth-ranked inside linebacker. Ross has natural leadership qualities and was voted team captain by his teammates in his junior and senior seasons.

While heavily recruited, Michigan native linebacker Josh Ross only took one official visit during his college recruitment: Ann Arbor. His older brother James played at Michigan from 2012-15, amassing 50 games appearances and 188 tackles in his career. While a successful career, James carried the burden of never beating Ohio State — a burden inherited by Josh when he signed with the Wolverines in 2017.

After five seasons with the Michigan football team, including two as a team captain, Wolverines linebacker Josh Ross will be moving on. The middle linebacker was expected to do so after serving as Michigan's leading tackler in 2021, and Ross made it official on Twitter Friday evening. "I will cherish...