Dale County's football star Ross signs with Memphis

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MIDLAND CITY – The fact that Dale County’s Christian Ross jumped up and dunked a basketball several days ago is a strong indication the University of Memphis football signee is

Ross, who committed to Memphis during the summer, officially signed the paperwork Friday in the Dale County gymnasium to continue his career on the college level.

Ross, a 6-foot-4, 225-pound tight end and defensive end, played in five full games last season before tearing a ligament in his right knee in the sixth game, which required surgery and ended his senior season prematurely. People are also reading… Before being hurt, he caught 28 passes for 528 yards . As a junior, Ross caught 30 passes for 478 yards with three TDs and was in on 53 tackles in 10 games.“I had multiple offers at either or position – receiver or defensive end,” Ross said. “Memphis is taking me as a tight end/H-back. I’ve been playing it my whole life, so it’s something I’m used to. I’ve just got to lock it in.

“I was already committed when he went on his official ,” Ross said. “I was like, ‘Man, you might as well come on.’ The next day, he committed.”“The coaches were just so genuine,” Ross said. “They were the only coaches who allowed me to come on an official visit. When I came on the official I just loved everything.”“My speed; my size,” Ross said. “They were like they haven’t seen many people my size run like I can.

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