Jayshawn Ross

Transferred to Missouri Southern after starting collegiate career at Alabama and Kansas State. Missed time early in the 2024 season before earning his first collegiate snaps late in the matchup against Mercer. A talented edge defender out of Kansas City. Rated as a unanimous four-star prospect. No. 213 nationally, the No. 22 edge player and No. 6 player in the state of Missouri according to the On3 Consensus ratings. Ranked No. 188 overall, the No. 20 edge rusher and the sixth-ranked player from Missouri by On3. No. 201 on the Rivals 250. Also tabbed as Rivals' No. 11 defensive end and the site's No. 7 player in the state. The No. 18 outside linebacker by ESPN.com, the No. 57 player in the Midlands Region and No. 6 player in Missouri. Tabbed the No. 19 edge rusher and No. 6 player in Missouri by the 247Composite. No. 230 nationally, the No. 16 edge player and the No. 6 talent from Missouri according to 247Sports. Coached by Andy Lierman at Liberty North High School. Recorded 23 tackles, with 11 tackles for loss and eight sacks as a senior. Also caught 12 passes for 254 yards and four touchdowns. Chose Alabama over Florida State, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Penn State and Tennessee. Prior to his collegiate career, he was a four-year football letterwinner at Liberty North High School, where he played outside linebacker and wide receiver under coach Andy Lierman. Ross also competed in basketball and helped establish himself as a versatile athlete during his prep career. Jayshawn is pursuing a degree in Business Management at Southern.