Ross signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent on August 17, 2001 but was waived 11 days later. On October 31, he signed with the Jaguars' practice squad.[6] On December 8, he was promoted to the active roster.[6] He made his NFL debut the next day with two kick returns for 35 yards in a 14–10 win at the Cincinnati Bengals.[7] In five games in 2001, playing mostly as a gunner and kick returner, Ross had eight kick returns for 150 yards and one tackle.[1][6]
In 2002, Ross played in all 16 games off the bench with 10 tackles and a fumble recovery.[1] On November 17, Ross recovered a muffed punt; the recovery set up a touchdown drive in a 24–21 win at the Houston Texans.[7][6]
Ross did not play any games for the Jaguars in 2003 before being waived on October 3.[1][6]
San Diego Chargers
On November 5, 2003, Ross signed as an unrestricted free agent with the San Diego Chargers.[6] He played in six games with two tackles.[1] After playing in seven games, he was released on October 26, 2004.[6]
Carolina Panthers
On October 28, 2004, Ross was signed by the Carolina Panthers.[6] He played in 10 games with two tackles.[1] He was released on September 1, 2005, after being placed on injured reserve on August 30.
Coaching and teaching career
After graduating from Jacksonville University, Ross was a teacher for one year, while playing for the Jacksonville Dolphins football team. In 2010, he was hired to teach history and coach football, basketball, and track at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville.[8]
References
^ abcdef"Micah Ross". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
