Jordan Ross DE/EDGE LSU |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #29 SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/28/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.60 seconds (93%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #29 | |
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 09/28/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.60 seconds (93%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
85.9 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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73% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
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76% |
| Pass Rush: |
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79% |
| Run Defense: |
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78% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#66
Position rank:
#13 (DL)
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| College Games: 19 College Snaps: 447 | ||
ESPN RATING: 89/100
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247 RATING: 99/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| K.J. Henry - Clemson |
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92% |
| Jermaine Johnson II - Florida State |
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92% |
| JT Tuimoloau - Ohio State |
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92% |
Draft Profile: Bio
A five-star recruit, Ross earned Freshman All-SEC honors at Tennessee in 2024, announcing himself by blocking a punt and returning it for a touchdown in his debut, but his production stayed thin across two seasons.Rotational behind a veteran group, he entered the portal and committed to LSU for 2026, drawn by the chance to play a featured role in Lane Kiffin's defense.
He opened 2026 running with the first team at edge opposite fellow transfer Princewill Umanmielen, finally getting the snaps to turn his rare traits into production, with a matchup against his former Tennessee team looming in November.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Rare edge speed off the snap, threatening the corner before tackles set
- Flashed in both phases on a rotational snap count
- Beat Arkansas for two sacks while forcing a fumble
- Five-star pedigree backs an athletic ceiling few in the class match
- Length at 77 inches helps him stack and disengage on the edge
- Stoned Alabama for three run stops in limited reps
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Very light at 245 pounds, giving way against power on early downs
- Production is thin, two sacks on a part-time role behind starters
- Snap count stayed low, leaving a small body of evidence
- Anchor against the run needs mass before he can hold up inside
Scouting Report: Summary
Ross is a rare athlete off the edge, a former five-star whose first-step quickness threatens the corner before tackles can set, and he flashed in both phases even on a rotational role. However, the production is thin, two sacks behind a veteran rotation on a low snap count, at 245 pounds he is very light and gives way against power, and he needs mass before he can hold up when offenses run at him.Overall, Ross is an undersized, quick-twitch rusher who pairs first-step burst with a live motor, and the traits are worth the bet, but the tape is more promise than proof. He projects as a developmental edge, with the ceiling of a starting speed rusher once the role and weight grow and the floor of a rotational pass rusher.
How other scouting services rate Jordan Ross (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
63.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
14.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.