COMMITMENT PROFILE
FILM EVALUATION
Strengths: Even if he's not the fastest linebacker in the world, Joshua Ross has
an awareness of the game that allows him to be in the right place at the right
time — so he plays faster than he is.
He's at his best playing downhill against the run, where he can charge forward
and stop ball carriers in their tracks. He also shows ability on the blitz and is later‑
ally mobile enough to play in pass coverage.
Areas Of Improvement: Ross is a little undersized for the position coming out
of high school, but at 6‑1 he should be able to fill out his frame and play at a nice
mass. That will give him the ability to be more of an intimidator than he already
is at the second level.
He also needs work fighting off linemen. He hasn't had to do it much in high
school, because he's quick enough to beat them to his spot more often than not.
Michigan Player Comparison: James Ross III (2012‑15) may seem like a easy
comparison for his younger brother, but the similarities are so striking that
anyone else seems inappropriate. The current Michigan defensive coaches may
have a better role for Ross, helping him eclipse his brother's production as a
Wolverine.
— Analysis from TheWolverine.com
