Charles Ross

Key contributor on special teams as a true freshman in 2025 … Backup linebacker who spent first season at LSU learning his position under the Weeks brothers … Appeared in 12 games, seeing most of his action on special teams … Did play in 2 games at linebacker (Southeastern Louisiana and Houston) … Signed with the Tigers from North Shore High School in Houston where he was a 4-star prospect … Also a standout as a sprinter on the track team in high school … Majoring in interdisciplinary studies … Named to the 2025 SEC Academic Honor Roll. Considered a starter on LSU's special teams … Appeared in 12 games … Saw action on 117 special teams snaps and 19 at linebacker on defense … Had 1 tackle … Played season-high 14 defensive snaps against Southeastern Louisiana and 5 vs. Houston in the Texas Bowl … Made LSU debut against Clemson in the season-opener seeing with 4 snaps on kickoff coverage and 3 on punt return … Tackle came against Houston in the Texas Bowl. Versatile playmaking defender from North Shore High School in Houston who helped give LSU an elite linebacker signing class in 2025 … Consensus 4-star prospect who ranked as high as No. 2 nationally at his position by 247Sports … Ranked as high as the No. 12 overall prospect in the state of Texas by 247Sports … Ranked No. 13 in Texas and No. 3 nationally at his position by Rivals … Listed at No. 97 overall nationally, No. 19 in the state of Texas and No. 6 at his position in the On3 composite … Standout on the track as well, clocking at 10.36 100 meters at the Texas state championship meet, finishing fifth overall … Clocked at 4.43 in the 40 … As a junior, recorded 71 tackles, 6 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 2 pass breakups in leading North Shore to the 6A Division I state championship game … Coached by Jon Kay. Tackles: 1 vs. Houston, 2025 Texas Bowl Tackles for Loss: 0 Sacks: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Breakups: 0