Professional football cornerback Aaron Ross plays for the New York Giants in the National Football League.
Ross has been ruled out to play in the December 28, 2008, season finale as the Giants play the Minnesota Vikings, after suffering a concussion in the December 21, 2008, game against the Carolina Panthers.Official Site of the New York Giants: Giants Select Texas CB Aaron Ross...
Football Career
Aaron Ross played defensive back for the Texas Longhorns and was selected 20th overall by the New York Giants in the 2007 NFL draft. A high school standout in Tyler, Texas, Ross played cornerback, wide receiver and running back. During his rookie season in the NFL, Ross played 15 games and started nine at cornerback. He also started at cornerback in Super Bowl XLII against the New England Patriots.
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Aaron Jermaine Ross
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Born
September 15, 1982
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Birthplace
San Antonio, Texas
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Height
6'1"
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Weight
192 lbs
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Position
Cornerback
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High school
John Tyler High School
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College
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Draft year
2007
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Spouse
Track and field runner Sanya Richards
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Won a national championship with the University of Texas in 2005
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Won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2006
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Ran the 40-yard dash in 4.49 secondsScout.com: Aaron Ross Stats
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Won a Super Bowl with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII
