New LSU Edge Rusher Jordan Ross Makes ESPN's Top 100 Transfer Portal Players List

by Staff Reporter

February 3, 20262 Comments

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ESPN's list of the Top 100 players in the college football transfer portal ranked new LSU edge rusher Jordan Ross at No. 71.

Here's what they had to say about the Tennessee transfer:

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71. Jordan Ross, Edge
Transferring from: Tennessee
Transferring to: LSU
Years remaining: 2
HT: 6-5 | WT: 245 | Class: Sophomore

Background: Ross, the No. 24 overall recruit in the 2024 ESPN 300, played a rotational role for the Vols as a sophomore and flashed exciting potential as a pass rusher with 23 tackles, eight pressures, 3.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble over 232 snaps.

Scout's take: Ross' play on tape outweighs his stat line. He grades out well versus both the run and pass. He can dip, rip and bend as a speed rusher off the edge. He flashes a powerful punch and the ability to get off the block at the top of his rush. He can shoot his hands and put offensive tackles on their heels as a run defender. He makes plays chasing from the backside. -- Muench

What he brings to LSU: Ross' ranking is a big bet on his potential. He has all the physical tools to be a big-time pass rusher in the SEC but hasn't totally flipped the switch yet. He'll have every opportunity to earn a starting role across from Umanmielen.